As a home baker, eating this in Belgium broke my heart in the best way 💔🧇
I thought I knew waffles. I was so wrong. Crispy outside, cloud-like inside, perfect golden color. This is what I've been chasing all along. Now I'm obsessed. Any tips to recreate this magic at home? I NEED this back in my life.
by Plastic-Fig4710
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MaidenMotherCronex3
That looks so good! The funny thing is, Walmart used to sell really delicious Belgian waffles that looked like that. I sold them with fancy toppings at my coffee shop. 😂They were such a hit!
heloder85
Do you know if they were leavened with yeast or baking powder?
I’m jealous, btw. Waffles are one of my favorite foods.
poooooch12
My mom would make us this kind of waffles, i remember what made them so light crispy and airy was folding in beaten fluffy egg whites into the batter. I think people just use the same batter for pancakes/waffles now a days so they’re more cakey- but the crispy ones have always been my favorite
Hello_Badkitty
My MIL makes waffles that are crispy, light and delicious just like these! It’s a yeasted dough that she makes the day before.
Edit: I stand corrected! OP, while you’re in Belgium you might also want to get pearl sugar to recreate those Liège waffles, although they’re also likely available in a good gourmet store where you live.
mspolytheist
Is that a vanilla sauce drizzled over it? Ohmygosh, it looks so amazing!
onthewingsofangels
I don’t know if they are remotely the same but Mark Bittman has a recipe for Leige Waffles in his cookbook that is absolutely amazing. Crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside. Of course the secret is tons of butter.
flash-tractor
The best waffle I’ve ever made at home used a tiny bit of leftover cinnamon apple sauce and it was super fluffy inside with a perfect nearly crunchy outer texture.
I guess it was due to the acidity and fruit pulp. I’ve never gotten those textures again, but it sounds like what you’re describing.
skaradontes89
What’s the black thing
I-Ask-questions-u
Omg I have been chasing these waffles my whole life. Now I have a recipe. I will buy a waffle thing for the iron.
Militia_Kitty13
Those look BOMB!! Adding Belgium to places I need to visit!!! 🤤🤤🤤
its-fewer-not-less
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Fuzzy_Welcome8348
I need this RN
Interest_Dull
Whoa! Is that a chocolate Cherub in that waffle, I think I’m in love 🥰
kmaddock7
It seems wrong that they are pre made like that. The toppings are going to soak into waffle.
mytextgoeshere
I had a waffle in Belgium and it was the best waffle I’ve ever had. They know what they’re doing over there.
soneg
Omg I miss this so much. So freaking good.
molly_nuggets
Marion Cunningham’s overnight yeasted waffles will give you a crisp outside and creamy inside. I also love that you can make them by hand – no need for a mixer in the morning. [waffle recipe](https://cupofjo.com/2020/04/01/marion-cunningham-waffles-recipe/)
brady376
I went to Italy a few years ago and had the best croissant I have ever had. I will be chasing it for the rest of my life as a home baker
OpeningCockroaches
ALWAYS!! cook part of the liquid and the flour in a pan to make the cloud like softness. idk why but it makes it so much softer
eyeroll611
Do they still sell gaufres on the street? Those are the best ones, they come out warm and fresh with all that chunky sugar. Haven’t had one in ages
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That looks so good! The funny thing is, Walmart used to sell really delicious Belgian waffles that looked like that. I sold them with fancy toppings at my coffee shop. 😂They were such a hit!
Do you know if they were leavened with yeast or baking powder?
I’m jealous, btw. Waffles are one of my favorite foods.
My mom would make us this kind of waffles, i remember what made them so light crispy and airy was folding in beaten fluffy egg whites into the batter. I think people just use the same batter for pancakes/waffles now a days so they’re more cakey- but the crispy ones have always been my favorite
My MIL makes waffles that are crispy, light and delicious just like these! It’s a yeasted dough that she makes the day before.
If they were light inside, they were likely [Brussels-style waffles](https://www.tasteatlas.com/brussels-waffles/recipe#modal), as opposed to Liège waffles which are denser. Also get a Belgian waffle maker.
Edit: I stand corrected! OP, while you’re in Belgium you might also want to get pearl sugar to recreate those Liège waffles, although they’re also likely available in a good gourmet store where you live.
Is that a vanilla sauce drizzled over it? Ohmygosh, it looks so amazing!
I don’t know if they are remotely the same but Mark Bittman has a recipe for Leige Waffles in his cookbook that is absolutely amazing. Crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside. Of course the secret is tons of butter.
The best waffle I’ve ever made at home used a tiny bit of leftover cinnamon apple sauce and it was super fluffy inside with a perfect nearly crunchy outer texture.
I guess it was due to the acidity and fruit pulp. I’ve never gotten those textures again, but it sounds like what you’re describing.
What’s the black thing
Omg I have been chasing these waffles my whole life. Now I have a recipe. I will buy a waffle thing for the iron.
Those look BOMB!! Adding Belgium to places I need to visit!!! 🤤🤤🤤
Posted by /u/Leslie_Knope
I need this RN
Whoa! Is that a chocolate Cherub in that waffle, I think I’m in love 🥰
It seems wrong that they are pre made like that. The toppings are going to soak into waffle.
I had a waffle in Belgium and it was the best waffle I’ve ever had. They know what they’re doing over there.
Omg I miss this so much. So freaking good.
Marion Cunningham’s overnight yeasted waffles will give you a crisp outside and creamy inside. I also love that you can make them by hand – no need for a mixer in the morning. [waffle recipe](https://cupofjo.com/2020/04/01/marion-cunningham-waffles-recipe/)
I went to Italy a few years ago and had the best croissant I have ever had. I will be chasing it for the rest of my life as a home baker
ALWAYS!! cook part of the liquid and the flour in a pan to make the cloud like softness. idk why but it makes it so much softer
Do they still sell gaufres on the street? Those are the best ones, they come out warm and fresh with all that chunky sugar. Haven’t had one in ages
Here’s a pumpkin version, from King Arthur Baking. They sell the Swedish pearl sugar too.
https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/pumpkin-pearl-sugar-waffles-recipe