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Mornings are made better with these classic Homemade Belgian Waffles! They’re not only extremely delicious, but so much easier to make than you might think. Made with pantry staple ingredients, with whipped egg whites folded into the batter to ensure a light and airy waffle! Serve with lots of maple syrup, a dusting of powdered sugar, a spoonful of jam, or even a drizzle of honey for a sweet breakfast treat the whole family will love.

two waffles on large white plate with two pads of butter on one waffle with maple syrup being poured onto waffle, with white cheesecloth and white flowers around.

About The Recipe

Oh, I’m so excited to be sharing this recipe! We are taking it back to my childhood today with these homemade Belgian Waffles. This was one of the very first recipes my mom taught me how to make when I was younger…mostly because she hated folding in the egg whites!

Ever since then, I have made these waffles for almost every holiday/occasion. I make them for my mom every Valentine’s, Mother’s Day, her birthday, etc.

It’s just something so special between the two of us.

close up of waffle with two pats of butter and maple syrup on it.

overhead shot of waffle with maple syrup and two pats of butter on top on a white plate, with fork and knife beside and white flowers around.

Honestly, everyone in our family are waffle lovers (sorry, pancakes!). So, whenever I have an excuse to make these, I immediately run to the kitchen!

Though, these are no ordinary waffles. These Belgian Waffles are large, fluffy, with a perfectly crunchy crust, and a soft interior that’s perfectly sweetened.

Once you’ve had these, it’s hard to go back to regular waffles!

They decadent, special, and oh-so delicious.

pulled back shot of two waffles, with one propped against the other waffle, on white plate with maple syrup and pats of butter on one waffle with white flowers, a coffee mug, ceramic creamer, and two empty glasses behind.

What is a Belgian Waffle?

A Belgian Waffle, also known as a Brussels Waffle, is a light batter that has larger squares, deeper holes, and is typically a larger waffle. Originally, they were made with yeast! Nowadays, they are typically made with baking powder, just like our recipe.

So, What’s The Difference Between a Belgian Waffle vs a Waffle?

Well, there is actually quite a bit of difference! As stated above, you can see that the two are pretty vastly different.

A Belgian Waffle typically is a big larger/thicker than the traditional American waffle, as well as having folded egg whites in the batter to provide the light and fluffy texture.

Reasons You Will Love These Belgian Waffles

Crunchy exterior, soft and fluffy interior.
Larger than regular waffles!
Perfectly deep holes to hold jams, syrups, or butter.
Lightly sweetened to compliment any topping!
Easier to make than you might think and requires only pantry staples.

overhead shot of two waffles with maple syrup on both and two pats of butter on one on a white plate on top of a white cheesecloth with flowers around and an old book page.

Equipment Needed

Ingredients

(Full ingredient amounts and instructions can be found in the recipe card at the bottom of the post)

All-Purpose Flour – No need for any fancy flours for these waffles! All you need is regular and unbleached all-purpose flour.
Baking Powder – Provides the perfect lift to give these waffles a great texture.
Salt – Helps enhance flavors and cuts the sweetness from the sugar.
Granulated Sugar – Not only does this add sweetness, but also helps the texture of the waffles and helps them brown!
Large Eggs – You will need to separate the egg yolks from the egg whites. It’s best to use room temperature eggs, as it makes it easier to separate!
Unsalted Butter – We like to use melted unsalted butter to help control the amount of salt in this recipe.
Whole Milk – Make sure to get this out ahead of time to allow the milk to come to room temperature.
Vanilla Extract – A-must have! Everything is better with a splash of vanilla.

milk, flour, sugar, melted butter, egg yolks, egg whites, salt, and vanilla in glass bowls on marble surface.

How To Make Belgian Waffles

Step 1: Whip egg whites

In a medium bowl, beat egg whites to medium stiff peaks. Set aside.

Step 2: Prepare batter

Whisk flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar together in a medium bowl.

Add milk, egg yolks, melted butter, and vanilla. Whisk until smooth.

milk, eggs vanilla, and melted butter added to dry ingredients.

Fold in egg whites.

whipped egg whites added on top of batter.

whipped egg whites folded into waffle batter.

Step 3: Cook

Ladle batter into waffle iron. Cook to desired degree of doneness.

What To Serve With These Belgian Waffles

There are so many things that taste SO. GOOD. with these waffles! Though, here is a quick list of our favorites.

Maple Syrup
Salted Butter
Honey
Powdered Sugar
Fresh Fruit (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, etc.)
Caramel Sauce
Chocolate Sauce
Chantilly Cream

How To Store

Once these waffles are cooked and have cooled completely, you can store them in a zip-top bag and keep them in the fridge for up to 7 days. You can also store these waffles in a freezer safe zip-top bag and keep them in the freezer for 2-3 months!

Substitutions

To make this recipe vegan, you can use 2 ounces of aquafaba in place of the egg whites, as well as your favorite plant based milk and butter.

angled shot of two waffles on white plate with with two pats of butter and maple syrup on one waffle with a knife and fork beside, with an old book page, and white flowers around.

Expert Tips

Be careful to not over-whip the egg whites! If they are over-whipped, they will dry out and not incorporate into the batter.
When folding the egg whites into the batter, be very gentle. You don’t want to deflate them!
The amount of waffles this recipe makes/how long the cook time will be will vary depending on the size of your waffle iron.

When you make these Homemade Belgian Waffles, leave a comment down below! We love hearing from you and answering any questions you might have! Also, be sure to tag us on social media and hashtag it #BakersTable.

waffles on white plate on top of a white cheesecloth with maple syrup being poured onto one waffle, with white flowers, a mug, and two empty glasses behind.

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