Fluffy Homemade Belgian-Style Waffles with Vanilla Bean

Ingredients

• unspecified (approx. 500 ml) ml Whole milk (Used for vanilla infusion; should be just off the boil before adding to batter)
• unspecified (1 bean) piece Madagascar vanilla bean (Split lengthwise, seeds scraped into milk; can substitute with high‑quality vanilla extract)
• unspecified (≈250 g) g All‑purpose flour (Sifted for a smooth batter)
• unspecified (≈50 g) g Granulated sugar
• unspecified (1 tsp) tsp Salt
• unspecified (1 tsp) tsp Active dry yeast (Gives the waffles their airy texture)
• 3 pieces Large eggs (Room temperature)
• unspecified (≈50 g) g Unsalted butter (Softened to room temperature, added at the end of mixing)

Instructions

1. Infuse vanilla in milk

   Pour the milk into a saucepan, add the split vanilla bean and its seeds, then bring to a gentle boil. Remove from heat, cover, and let steep for about 30 minutes.

   Time: PT10M

2. Prepare dry ingredients

   In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, salt, and yeast. Stir briefly to distribute evenly, then make a well in the center.

   Time: PT5M

3. Incorporate eggs and vanilla‑infused milk

   Crack the three eggs into the well and whisk gently. Gradually pour the warm (just‑touched‑by‑heat) vanilla milk into the bowl while whisking, until the batter is smooth and homogeneous.

   Time: PT7M

4. Add butter

   Fold in the softened butter until fully incorporated, creating a glossy batter.

   Time: PT3M

5. Rest the batter

   Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours. This allows the yeast to work and the batter to thicken.

   Time: PT2H

   Temperature: 4°C

6. Pre‑heat waffle iron

   Remove the batter from the fridge, give it a quick stir, and pre‑heat the waffle iron until the plates are hot (about 5 minutes).

   Time: PT5M

7. Cook waffles

   Spoon an appropriate amount of batter onto the center of each waffle plate, close the lid, and cook for 4–5 minutes, or until the waffles are deep golden brown.

   Time: PT15M

8. Serve

   Transfer waffles to a serving plate and top with powdered sugar, jam, or homemade chocolate spread as desired.

   Time: PT5M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

350

Protein

8 g

Carbohydrates

45 g

Fat

15 g

Fiber

2 g