Brussels waffle

Gaufre de Bruxelles traditionnelle 3x5

Ingredients (24 waffles)

  • Plain flour: 1000g

  • Butter: 400g

  • Eggs: 16

  • Milk: 1440ml

  • Vanilla sugar: 120g

  • Yeast - 2 options :

  • OPTION A (Baker's yeast) – With resting time : Fresh yeast (50g) OR dry yeast (17g)

  • OPTION B (Baking powder) - Without resting time : Baking powder (32g)

Preparation

  • Step 1

    In a large bowl, mix the dry ingredients: flour, sugar and salt.
    OPTION A – With dry yeast : mix the dry yeast with the dry ingredients.
    OPTION B – With baking powder : mix the baking powder with the dry ingredients.

  • Step 2

    OPTION A – With fresh yeast
    Crumble the fresh yeast and dissolve it in a small amount of lukewarm milk (taken from the total quantity). Add it in step 3 with the remaining milk.

  • Step 3

    Make a well in the center of the mixed dry ingredients and gradually pour in the milk while whisking until a smooth batter without lumps is obtained.

  • Step 4

    Separate the egg whites from the yolks. Add the yolks to the batter in the large bowl and mix well.

  • Step 5

    Add the melted butter and mix carefully until the batter is smooth and uniform.

  • Step 6

    Beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form (in another bowl). Then gently fold them into the batter in several additions using a spatula.

  • RESTING TIME

    OPTION A – BAKER’S YEAST : Let the batter rest for 45 to 60 minutes at room temperature, covered with a cloth or plastic wrap. The batter should rise.
    OPTION B – BAKING POWDER : No resting time required.

Baking

  • Preheat the waffle iron for approximately 15 minutes

  • Cooking temperature : ± 200° (position 7)

  • Baking time : ± 3-4 minutes

  • Pour the batter onto the plates, filling the grids without overflowing

  • Close the waffle iron immediately

  • Rotate the waffle maker 180°

  • Bake until a nice golden-orange color is achieved

  • Remove the waffles using a waffle fork

Tips and recommendations

  • Place the waffles on a cooling rack after baking. This allows air to circulate and keeps them crispy. Do not stack them while they are still hot.
  • Dust with powdered sugar just before serving.
  • Add toppings as desired: whipped cream, melted chocolate, fresh fruit, coulis, ice cream… The possibilities are many.
  • For later consumption, reheat the waffles for a few minutes in a toaster or in a preheated oven at 180°C to restore their crispiness.
  • The waffles can be frozen once cooled. Reheat directly without thawing for the best result.

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