These yeasted Belgian waffles have a crisp, golden exterior, soft and fluffy interior, and a sweet, yeasted flavor. The batter can be made the night before, so the next morning all you need to do is whip them up in your waffle iron and drizzle a generous amount of maple syrup on top! As a fun, shareable (and stackable!) morning treat, they’re sure to be the star of the breakfast table!
Start your morning off right with a stack of these gorgeous yeasted Belgian waffles! This classic breakfast is the perfect balance of crisp and fluffy, with a slightly sweet flavor that will complement any toppings your heart desires. The batter whips up almost instantly, and you can let it chill overnight and bake off fresh waffles first thing in the morning, making this a super quick and easy recipe. Get the whole family together for a fun breakfast that's simple and truly delicious!
For more breakfast recipes, try Ultra Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes, Strawberries & Cream Stuffed French Toast, and Maple Chai Sticky Buns.
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Why you'll love these yeasted Belgian waffles
- Crisp, Yet Fluffy: These Belgian waffles have the best of both worlds when it comes to texture - crispy golden edges, but soft, fluffy inside!
- Customizable Toppings: Since these waffles have such a classic, sweet flavor on their own, you can top them with anything your craving, from fresh berries, to chocolate or peanut butter, to traditional butter and syrup.
- Great Make Ahead Recipe: You can leave this batter in the fridge overnight and have delicious waffles ready to make in the morning!
Ingredient Notes
- Milk: Use whole milk for the best flavor.
- Yeast: Feel free to use instant or active dry yeast.
- Unsalted Butter: Use high quality European-style butter for best overall flavor.
- Flour: Use high quality unbleached all-purpose flour for best results.
- Eggs: Bring your eggs to room temperature quickly by placing them in a bowl of warm water for 10 minutes.
- Vanilla: Add a high quality vanilla extract for optimal flavor.
See recipe card for full information on ingredients and individual quantities.
Step by Step Instructions
Here are step by step photos and instructions on how to make this yeasted Belgian waffle recipe! For the full ingredient list and method, see the recipe card at the end of this post.
STEP 1: Make the batter. In a large bowl, whisk together two cups milk, melted butter, eggs, one tablespoon of vanilla, and one half teaspoon salt, and stir until well combined. Add the dry ingredients (flour, sugar, and yeast) to the wet ingredients and fold together or mix with a hand mixer until fully combined. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator for at least one hour or overnight.
STEP 2: Make the waffles. When ready to make the waffles, place your waffle iron over low-medium heat. Pour in about 1 cup of your Belgian waffle batter and cook until evenly golden brown, or about 2 minutes on each side. Set each waffle on a wire rack to cool slightly. Serve immediately with butter, fresh fruit, and maple syrup.
Expert Baking Tips
- Chill the batter overnight. For more depth of flavor, chill the batter overnight in the fridge. If you're in a pinch, chill it for at least one hour.
- Skip the non-stick spray. To achieve crisp, evenly golden waffles don't use non-stick spray, just be sure to let your waffle iron heat up for a few minutes on both sides.
- Set the cooked waffles on a wire rack. To avoid the fresh cooked waffles from losing their crispness, place them on a wire rack. If you set them on a plate, the steam will turn that crisp exterior soggy!
Recipe FAQs
Yes, you can use either instant or active dry yeast in this recipe!
The beauty of these Belgian waffles is that they're totally customizable when it comes to toppings! I love adding fresh berries and maple syrup, but you could use other fruits like bananas and add whipped cream, sweeter toppings like Nutella or jam, or even make these regular waffles into dessert and top them with ice cream or powdered sugar!
These waffles are best eaten right after you make them, but you can also store them in an airtight container at room temperature for 1-2 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Baking in Grams
All of the recipes on this blog are carefully developed with gram measurements so you can easily recreate them in your own kitchen with success. Volume measurements are extremely inaccurate and leave room for significant errors. Not all measuring cups are made equally, so your one cup of flour will be different from my one cup of flour. By providing precise measurements in grams (aside from minor ingredients, which are given in tsp/tbsp), you can make these recipes accurately and with less cleanup! All you need is this kitchen scale.
If this still isn't enough to convince you, I have provided volume measurements in the recipe card. If you are interested in understanding the conversions, this is the best conversion chart.
But trust me, once you try baking in grams you'll never turn back!
Happy baking! x
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📖 Recipe
Yeasted Belgian Waffles
Equipment
Ingredients
- 454 g (2 cups) whole milk, room temp
- 85 g (6 tablespoon) unsalted butter, melted
- 3 eggs, room temp
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 360 g (3 cups) all-purpose flour
- 100 g (½ cup) granulated sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoon active dry yeast
- Maple syrup, for topping
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the milk, melted butter, eggs, vanilla, and salt until well combined.
- Add the flour, sugar, and yeast and mix until fully combined.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator for at least one hour or overnight.
- When ready to make the waffles, place your waffle iron over low-medium heat.
- Add about 1 cup of batter and cook until evenly golden brown, or about 2 minutes on each side. Set each waffle on a wire rack to cool slightly.
- Serve immediately with butter, fresh fruit, and maple syrup.
Notes
- Chill the batter overnight. For more depth of flavor, chill the batter overnight in the fridge. If you're in a pinch, chill it for at least one hour.
- Skip the non-stick spray. To achieve crisp, evenly golden waffles don't use non-stick spray, just be sure to let your waffle iron heat up for a few minutes on both sides.
- Set the cooked waffles on a wire rack. To avoid the fresh cooked waffles from losing their crispness, place them on a wire rack. If you set them on a plate, the steam will turn that crisp exterior soggy!
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