And for me, the reigning waffle in the land is the yeasted Belgian waffle.
What’s the Difference Between Belgian and Regular Waffles?
What Kind of Waffle Maker Is Best?
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There are all sorts of Belgian waffle irons out there.
My favorite one is theCuisinart Double Belgian Waffle Maker.
Youll need a waffle maker with deep wells.
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Leave the Batter Out Overnight?
Though it sounds scary to leave a dairy-based batter out on the countertop overnight (No refrigeration!
This yields an extra crispy waffle without any of the grit.
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How Do I Keep These Warm?
What Can I Put on My Belgian Waffles?
Beyond the standard maple or pancake syrups, the possibilities are endless.
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Here are a few ideas.
What If I Didnt Make the Batter the Night Before?
Make the batter, omit the cornmeal, and increase the flour to 2 1/4 cups of all-purpose flour.
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Let it sit at room temperature for an hour instead of overnight, and then proceed with the recipe.
The batter will rise a bit, but wont be as big as if it had risen overnight.
The flavor of the waffle wont be as complex as an overnight rise.
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But the waffles will still be great!
What If You Made the Batter, but Cant Make the Waffles?
Sometimes the best laid plans go awry!
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These leftover waffles warm up remarkably well, crisping back up to their original state.
Just break the waffles in half or quarters if they are too wide in diameter for your toaster.
No need to thaw before reheating.
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Just pop them in the toaster or toaster oven until hot.
Other Waffle Recipes to Try!
You’ll need a Belgian waffle maker with deep wells for this recipe.
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Remove from heat and pour into a large mixing bowl.
Add the yeast and stir to dissolve.
Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes to proof.
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You should see a few bubbles form at the top.
Add the flour, cornmeal, brown sugar, and salt to the yeasted milk.
Stir until all the dry ingredients are absorbed and then cover the bowl with plastic wrap.
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Let the batter sit on the counter overnight, up to 8 hours.
Spray your waffle iron lightly with cooking oil.
Also, preheat your oven to 250F for the finished waffles.
The batter will have more than doubled in size after resting.
Whisk in the eggs and baking soda.
This will deflate the batter.
Close and cook the waffle to your preferred toasty level.
Serve with a dusting of powdered sugar, maple syrup on the side, or whatever topping you choose!
