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The Best Belgian Waffles (traditional with yeast)

I say these are the BEST because getting here took many tries! These traditional Belgian waffles with yeast are fluffy, delicious, & reliable.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 35 mins
Servings: 6 waffles
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Belgian

Ingredients

  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 envelope active dry yeast about 2 1/4 teaspoons
  • 8 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups whole-wheat pastry flour
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup club soda or plain seltzer water
Suggested Toppings
  • homemade whipped cream unsweetened
  • pure maple syrup
  • berries fresh

Instructions

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  1. Warm 2 cups milk (to between 100 and 110 degrees F) in a small saucepan over medium heat. 
  2. Remove from heat and sprinkle in the yeast. Let stand for 5 to 10 minutes until the yeast begins to foam up. (Working with yeast can take some practice, but it must foam up a little for your waffle batter to rise properly - see image at bottom of post.)
  3. Melt the butter, honey, and vanilla together in a separate bowl or saucepan. 
  4. Meanwhile, in a large bowl whisk together the flour, cinnamon, and salt. Make a well (hole) in the center, and gently whisk in the eggs. Add the seltzer water and whisk a little more (will foam up), and then while continuously whisking, pour in the melted butter mixture and then the milk mixture and stir until smooth. 
  5. Cover with plastic wrap or a kitchen towel and let stand at room temperature for 1 to 2 hours until the dough almost doubles in size. I prefer to make my batter the night before and let it rise in the fridge overnight.
  6. Cook in a waffle iron (in batches) according to manufacturer's directions.
  7. Garnish with homemade unsweetened whipped cream (simply shake heavy cream in a jar until you no longer hear the liquid hitting the sides), pure maple syrup and fresh berries. 

Notes

  • We recommend organic ingredients when feasible.
  • Nutrition Facts The Best Belgian Waffles (traditional with yeast) Amount Per Serving Calories 391 Calories from Fat 189 % Daily Value* Fat 21g32%Saturated Fat 12g75%Cholesterol 103mg34%Sodium 393mg17%Potassium 320mg9%Carbohydrates 44g15%Fiber 6g25%Sugar 7g8%Protein 12g24% Vitamin A 675IU14%Calcium 127mg13%Iron 2.1mg12% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
  • Calories 391
  • Calories from Fat 189
  • % Daily Value*
  • Fat 21g
  • 32%
  • Saturated Fat 12g
  • 75%
  • Cholesterol 103mg
  • 34%
  • Sodium 393mg
  • 17%
  • Potassium 320mg
  • 9%
  • Carbohydrates 44g
  • 15%
  • Fiber 6g
  • 25%
  • Sugar 7g
  • 8%
  • Protein 12g
  • 24%
  • Vitamin A 675IU
  • 14%
  • Calcium 127mg
  • 13%
  • Iron 2.1mg
  • 12%