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Light and Crispy Belgian Waffles

Waffle irons trap steam from the batter and increase the likelihood of sogginess. Can homemade waffles ever be as light and crispy? Here's how we solved the problem.

Original recipe: americastestkitchen.com

Yield:
8 servings
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Ingredients

  1. 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  2. 1 cup Rice Krispies
  3. 3/4 cup cornstarch
  4. 1/4 cup sugar
  5. 1 teaspoon baking powder
  6. 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  7. 3/4 teaspoon table salt
  8. 2 large eggs, separated
  9. 1 1/2 cups milk
  10. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  11. 1/2 cup vegetable oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat traditional waffle iron to medium. Meanwhile, stir flour, Rice Krispies, cornstarch, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in large bowl. Whisk egg yolks, milk, vanilla, and oil together in medium bowl.
  2. With electric mixer or balloon whisk, beat egg whites in bowl to soft peaks. Pour milk mixture over dry ingredients and whisk until combined. Whisk in beaten whites until just combined. Do not overmix; a few streaks of whites should be visible.
  3. Pour 2/3 cup batter (see note) into center of preheated waffle iron and use back of dinner spoon to spread batter toward outer edges (batter should reach about 1/2 inch from edges of iron before closing lid). Close lid and cook until deep golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Serve immediately.

  4. KEEPING THEM WARM:

    Our waffles are best served right off the waffle iron, but they can be reheated so everyone can eat at once. Transfer the cooked waffles to a wire rack set on top of a baking sheet in a 400-degree oven and bake until crisp and hot, 3 to 5 minutes.

  5. KEEPING THEM FROZEN:

    Like the convenience of frozen waffles but don't like their stale flavor? Our waffles freeze beautifully. After cooling the waffles, wrap each in plastic, then freeze in a zipper-lock bag for up to one month. To serve, place the waffles on a wire rack set on a baking sheet and bake in a 400-degree oven until crisp and hot, about 5 minutes.