Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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8
servings
1 cup

milk

warm

2 tbsp

sugar

fine

100 g

fresh yeast

1 kg

flour

4 packets

vanilla sugar

8 unit

eggs

separated

0.5 kg

butter

melted

0.5 cup

pearl sugar

1 pinch

salt

Step 1
~13 min

Warm the milk.

Step 2
~13 min

Add sugar and fresh yeast to the warm milk.

Step 3
~13 min

Mix well until yeast is dissolved.

Step 4
~13 min

Combine the milk mixture with flour, vanilla sugar, egg yolks, and melted butter (or margarine).

Step 5
~13 min

Mix all ingredients together in the order listed.

Step 6
~13 min

Ensure all elements are well incorporated, creating a smooth dough.

Step 7
~13 min

Let the dough rise in a warm place for at least 3 hours to allow fermentation.

Step 8
~13 min

Beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form.

Step 9
~13 min

Gently fold the stiff egg whites into the risen dough using a fork.

Step 10
~13 min

Add pearl sugar and a pinch of salt to the batter.

Step 11
~13 min

Mix gently to distribute the pearl sugar and salt evenly without deflating the egg whites.

Step 12
~13 min

Preheat the waffle iron according to manufacturer's instructions.

Step 13
~13 min

Ladle the batter onto the hot waffle iron.

Step 14
~13 min

Cook the waffles until golden brown and crispy according to your waffle iron's settings.

Step 15
~13 min

Serve immediately.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Let the dough rise in a warm place for best results.

Do not overmix the batter after adding the egg whites.

Serve with your favorite toppings like whipped cream, fruit, or chocolate sauce.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

The dough can be made ahead and refrigerated overnight.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Strong (sweet and buttery)
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with fresh berries and whipped cream.

Drizzle with chocolate sauce or maple syrup.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Bacon
Sausage
Scrambled Eggs

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Belgium

Cultural Significance

A popular breakfast and dessert item.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Christmas
Easter

Occasion Tags

Weekend brunch
Holiday breakfast
Special occasion

Popularity Score

70/100

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