Waffles vs Belgian Waffles: Waffles (Guide To Everything You Need To Know)
Waffles vs Belgian waffles - what is the difference, where did they originate, do they use the same batter, and which waffle maker do I need? I have all of the answers (and more) to these important questions! Here is the best guide to everything you need to know about waffles and Belgian waffles.
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Instructions
Add your eggs into a large bowl and then whisk them until light and fluffy (*see note).
In the same bowl, add your flour, milk, and oil (or butter) and stir to combine.
Next, stir in the sugar (or syrup), baking powder, salt, vanilla, and the optional cinnamon and nutmeg, if using. Mix the batter until it is just combined, do not over-mix it.
Cover the batter and allow it to rest for 30 minutes before cooking your waffles. It can also be refrigerated at this point for another day. *Remember to start preheating your waffle iron about 5 minutes before you're ready to make a fantastic waffle breakfast.*
Once your waffle iron is fully heated, spray it with some nonstick cooking spray. Pour the batter into the waffle iron and cook until the waffles have turned a golden-brown color (*see note). This could take about 3-5 minutes, depending on your waffle iron.
Repeat with the remaining batter and serve immediately.
Notes
For an extra delicious flavor, I love to swap out the sugar for maple syrup! It tastes so good, especially if I'm serving the waffles with syrup!
The more you beat your eggs, the lighter and fluffier your waffles will be! I like to separate the egg whites, beat them until fluffy, and then fold them into the batter with the yolks.
Let the waffle batter rest for 30 minutes for the BEST WAFFLES. Skipping this time results in chewy waffles that are not as great as they could be.
One great way to know that your waffles are done (without having to open the waffle iron) is to wait until it quits shooting out steam!
You can easily make this batter in advance for an easy breakfast the next day! Simply make the batter the night before and store it in the fridge. In the morning, give it a quick whisk before pouring it into the heated waffle iron.
To freeze: Wrap any leftover waffles in wax paper and place them into a freezer bag. Pop them into the toaster to reheat!