Cakes & Bread
Gaufres de Bruxelles (Brussels Waffles) - Crispy and Crunchy
Prep
75 min
Cook
20 min
Servings
6
Level
Medium
Unlike the chewy Liège waffle made with pearl sugar, Gaufres de Bruxelles is a classic Belgian waffle with a light texture — crispy on the outside and airy, tender on the inside. The batter uses whipped egg whites, which make the waffles extra fluffy and crisp. Best enjoyed warm with a dusting of powdered sugar or your favorite toppings.
🧂 Ingredients
🍽️ Servings: 6
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- 250 grams medium-protein all-purpose flour
- 5 grams instant yeast
- 300 ml warm milk
- 2 eggs, separated into whites and yolks
- 40 grams granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 80 grams unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 tbsp powdered sugar for dusting
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👩🍳 Instructions
- 1 Dissolve the instant yeast in the warm milk, stir well, and let it sit for 5 minutes until slightly foamy.
- 2 In a large bowl, mix the flour, sugar, and salt. Gradually pour in the yeast-milk mixture while stirring until no lumps remain.
- 3 Add the egg yolks, melted butter, and vanilla to the batter. Stir until the batter is smooth and slightly thick.
- 4 Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it rest in a warm place for 45-60 minutes until the batter has risen and become bubbly.
- 5 Beat the egg whites with a mixer until soft peaks form, then gently fold them into the rested batter using a folding technique so you don't knock out too much air.
- 6 Preheat the Belgian waffle iron and lightly grease it with butter or oil to prevent sticking.
- 7 Pour enough batter into the waffle iron, close it, and cook for 3-4 minutes or until the waffles are golden brown and crispy on the outside.
- 8 Remove the waffles and dust with powdered sugar while still warm. Serve immediately to keep them crispy.
💡 Tips
• Make sure the milk is warm, not hot, so the yeast doesn't die and the batter can rise properly.
• Fold the egg whites gently so the waffles stay light and airy — don't stir too vigorously.
• Brussels waffles taste best enjoyed right after baking, while still warm and crispy.
• You can add toppings like fresh fruit, melted chocolate, or whipped cream to taste, though the classic version is simply topped with powdered sugar.
📊 Nutrition Facts / serving
245
Calories (kcal)
6 g
Protein
10 g
Fat
32 g
Carbs
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