Homemade Belgian Waffles

👨‍🍳 Method

1. 1
   Grease the waffle iron well with the oil, top and bottom, and heat it closed.

   Waffle makerPastry brush
2. 2
   Put the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in a large bowl and mix well.

   Bowl
3. 3
   Separate the eggs into yolks and whites. In a second bowl, whisk the yolks with the milk, melted butter and vanilla until smooth.

   BowlWhisk

   💡A drop of yolk in the whites ruins the whipping: separate carefully, into a clean, dry bowl.
4. 4
   Pour the milk mixture into the dry ingredients and stir with a spoon, just until the batter is uniform with no dry flour.

   💡Overmixing develops gluten, and the waffle comes out tough. Mix only until there's no dry flour.
5. 5
   Whip' the egg whites in a clean bowl' to stiff peaks.

   ⚙ WhippingBowlHand mixerorStand mixerorWhisk
6. 6
   Fold the egg white foam into the batter gently.

   ⚙ FoldingSilicone spatula
7. 7
   Pour in batter until it covers the bottom of the hot iron, close and bake 4–5 minutes, until the waffle is golden and crisp.

   Waffle maker

   💡Don't open the iron midway through baking: it spoils the waffle's texture.
8. 8
   Serve hot with the powdered sugar and whipped cream.

   💡Waffles that have been waiting to be served crisp up again in a 100°C (210°F) oven in about 5 minutes.