There is no food on this planet that says “home” to me quite like a fresh, golden, fluffy Belgian Waffle does. My parents have been making waffles for us on the weekends for as long as I can remember, and I have found them to be just as heart warming as they are filling.
Some of you may remember that I actually posted a Belgian Waffle recipe last year, but I’ve made some tweaks in the recipe since then which I felt warranted new photos and a new post.
Firstly, our long-time favorite way to eat waffles used to be smothered in syrup, strawberry sauce, pecans, cool whip, and chocolate chips. I won’t lie… I still think that it’s a pretty tasty way to eat a waffle. But over the past year, we’ve acquired a simpler preference for topping our waffles: fresh berries and home made whipped cream. These days, I can’t think of a better way to enjoy our favorite breakfast!
Secondly, Karly from Buns in My Oven has a Best Waffles recipe that inspired a few changes in mine. She adds a little corn starch to her batter to make it extra crispy on the outside (a must). And she also adds just a pinch of cinnamon and nutmeg– which I had completely forgotten I LOVE in my waffles! Just that tiny bit of seasoning makes an enormous difference.
However, Karly (and my Mom, actually) and I had to part ways at the egg whites.
I’ve decided that there are waffle making teams. You’re either on Team Egg Whites or Team I-refuse-to-whip-egg-whites-for-my-waffles. I fall into the second camp. I mean, I’ve tried it WITH the egg whites, of course. I wouldn’t want to speak out of ignorance. But… I really, really hate folding egg whites into batter (it’s not even the whipping them that bothers me!). And the truth is: I can’t tell the difference between my waffles and my Mom’s.
So, if you’re on Team refuse-to-whip-the-egg-whites too (and really, even if you’re not!) these waffles are for you. They are absolutely golden, crispy delicious on the outside, and completely soft and fluffy on the inside. This has been one family tradition that is SUPER easy to keep up with 
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Ingredients
- 1 3/4 c. AP flour
- 1/4 cup corn starch
- 2 tbsp. sugar
- 1 tbsp. baking powder
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 2 eggs
- 1 3/4 c. milk
- 1/2 c. cooking oil
- 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
- a pinch of nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your waffle iron.
- Whisk all of the ingredients together in a large bowl until smooth.
- (Grease waffle iron before each use) Pour approximately 1/2 cup batter onto the hot waffle iron, and cook for 3:30 minutes, or to your liking.
- Serve hot and fresh with berries and whipped cream!
Breakfast from Friends:
The Very Best Waffles from Buns in my Oven
Funfetti Chocolate Chip Scones from Crazy For Crust
Chocolate Covered Cherry Protein Smoothie from Sally’s Baking Addiction
Corn starch in the batter – I never even thought of that! I can’t wait to try your recipe – looks PERFECTO!
Trish – Mom On Timeout recently posted..Simply Divine Cinnamon Swirl Bread
I’ve never noticed there were teams, but I have tried both ways. I agree with you!! I can’t tell.
Shiloh Barkley recently posted..Sunday Gravy
I love love love the new look!!!
Can you believe I’ve never made belgian waffles? I must remedy this…
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust recently posted..Chocolate Mint Poke Cake
Your blog design looks adorable with the little tweaks you made! And the only time I have ever had belgian waffles is at IHOP…I think I need a waffle iron so I can see if I am team egg white or team I will not whip. Something tells me I am with you on this though…
Those berries on the waffles looks so delicious!!!
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Well, I totally want to be on your team, but I didn’t know that you could get the same results! I’m totally trying it though, because I HATE whipping egg whites. Folding them in is kind of fun, though! Heh. We should team up next time. You whip, I’ll fold.
Orrrr, we could just make this version. Works for me!
Thanks for linking me up!
Karly recently posted..Creamy Garlic Pasta
hahaha, seriously, let’s just team up. I hate folding them in because it stresses me out!! I’m always like, “oh wait, did I mix them in too much? Or not enough? Am I going to have fried egg white whip in my waffle?” Ahhhhh! See what I mean?
Ashton recently posted..Easy and Fluffy Belgian Waffles
That’s it! You’ve convinced to me get a waffle iron! These look amazing Ashton!
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You are so sweet to include me in your breakfast from friends, Ashton! I hope we can have breakfast together someday. And that these waffles will be on the menu! xo
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I’m going to have to try the cornstarch trick! These waffles look perfect!
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Those look so good….and are those blackberries?? They are huge. Yum!
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Love your new look Ashton!
Very cute! We have a waffle maker and I have been in need of a great recipe; can’t wait to try this out! Thanks for sharing!
Mackenzie
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So, so fluffy and awesome! I almost hate to say this, but I like waffles better than pancakes (gasp). But it’s true! They are better at holding little pockets of butter and syrup!
Loretta | A Finn In The Kitchen recently posted..Roasted Sweet Potato and Cauliflower Soup
Loved your waffle recipe
Thanks Ashton… Now I have to go buy a waffle maker! This looks SO good! Have a great day my friend : )
Liz
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can’t wait to try these! I just got a belgian flip waffle maker today and have officially declared tomorrow waffle day!
Haha. I saw some pancake recipes yesterday that called for whipped egg whites. My response was, “What? Why? Pancakes are perfectly fluffy without that. I’m getting out of here!” I guess I should at least try but, eh, I’m kind of lazy. I wish I had a waffle iron. I LOVE waffles and these look great!
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Your design is adorable! That’s funny, I’ll have to try it with and without the egg whites.
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Would this work with whole weat flour?
Thanks.
Yes! And I’ve used applesauce instead of oil before. And egg whites for eggs, and almond milk for milk. The waffles aren’t very good if you do ALL of the substitutions, but I’ve done two at a time on various occasions and it’s been ok