Description
Rich, tender, and extra crispy Belgian waffles that stay crisp for at least 15 minutes. This one-bowl recipe uses a secret oil trick for maximum crunch and deep pockets perfect for toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ cups (360ml) buttermilk
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Maple syrup for serving
- Fresh berries for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your Belgian waffle iron to the highest setting. Prepare a wire rack for cooling.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until no clumps remain.
- In a separate medium bowl or large measuring cup, whisk the buttermilk, eggs, melted butter, vanilla, and vegetable oil until smooth.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Gently whisk until just combined, stopping when you see streaks of flour. Do not overmix; lumps are okay.
- Pour about 1 ½ cups of batter onto the center of the hot iron. Close the lid gently without pressing down.
- Cook for 3-4 minutes until steam slows down and the waffle is golden brown.
- Transfer the cooked waffle to the wire rack to keep it crisp. Lightly grease the iron again if needed and repeat with remaining batter.
Notes
Do not overmix the batter to ensure tender waffles. Use a wire rack to keep waffles crisp; stacking them on a plate will cause them to steam and become soggy. Room temperature eggs blend better with melted butter. If you don’t have buttermilk, make a substitute by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 ½ cups of milk and letting it sit for 10 minutes.
- Prep Time: 12 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: Belgian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 large waffle
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 55
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 12
Keywords: Belgian waffles, crispy waffles, weekend brunch, homemade waffles, breakfast recipe, one-bowl waffles