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The Real Deal Belgian Waffles

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Authentic Belgian waffles just like the one I had in Bruges. This is not your typical waffle batter. This thick dough should be the consistency of cookie dough. Serve them with powdered sugar and fresh strawberries, and you’ll swear you’re there!

Ingredients

  • 2 sticks Salted Butter, Softened
  • 1 cup Sugar, White
  • 1 cup Sugar, Light Brown (packed)
  • 6 ounces, fluid Evaporated Milk
  • 4 whole Large Eggs, Whisked
  • 1-½ teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 4 cups Flour
  • 3 teaspoons Baking Powder

Preparation

In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and both sugars. In a small bowl, combine evaporated milk, eggs and vanilla; mix into the butter and sugar. In another bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder to combine; fold by hand into the batter with a heavy wooden spoon. Remember, this will be thick like cookie dough.

Heat your waffle iron to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. The amount of dough needed will depend on the size and type of your waffle maker. Start with a dough ball the size of a golf ball and adjust from there. Waffles should be baked to golden brown (approximately 3-5 minutes).

Serve with a good sprinkling of powdered sugar and fresh strawberries for an authentic Belgian experience.

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dmwmom on 12.18.2010

My husband requested Belgian Waffles for Christmas morning, and this definitely looks good!!

One question though…can the dough be made the night before and just put in the waffle pan in the morning? Or maybe I should make the waffles Christmas Eve and eat them in the morning. I don’t want to spend too much time on them in the morning since we will be opening presents then :)

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ponderonit1 on 12.7.2010

Do these have the sugar crystals in the center? I’ve been looking for a recipe like that.

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Jessykah on 7.14.2016

This recipe is terrible. It was so thick that when I put into waffle press, it was just in one big lump. I forced it closed. It burned on the outside and was still raw dough on the inside. It tastes like a cross between a cookie and pancakes, and was really heavy. I added the rest of the can of milk and a whole lot of water to it to thin it out. This made it cook and taste better, but it was still just OK. I followed the directions exactly and am very disappointed in the waste of my resources and was embarrassed to serve it to company.

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Jane Hanley on 5.1.2016

These waffles are definitely not “the real deal” Belgian waffles. True Lieges waffles, those sold in Bruges and around Belgium are a yeast batter, not a “cookie” batter. They contain bits of sugar that caramelize on the surface and are crunchy bits of sugary surprise throughout the waffle. That being said I decided to give this recipe a try since my family misses the waffles we enjoyed on our trips to Bruges.

The waffles were okay. They would likely be great with some powdered sugar, sliced berries, and whipped topping because they definitely made me think more “shortbread” for shortcakes than waffles. If I need a base for shortcakes this is likely a recipe I would try again for that purpose.

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Luv2bake26 on 3.19.2012

These are our go-to waffle recipe for indulgent mornings (or anytime)! They are seriously like eating a giant crispy edged/soft interiored sugar cookie for breakfast!

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