Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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2
servings
1 unit

egg yolk

1 cup

sour cream

0.5 cup

milk

3 tbsp

butter

melted

1 cup

flour

2 tsp

sugar

1 tsp

baking powder

0.5 tsp

salt

0.25 tsp

baking soda

1 unit

egg white

stiffly beaten

Step 1
~1 min

Preheat your waffle maker.

Step 2
~1 min

In a large mixing bowl, combine egg yolk, sour cream, milk, and melted butter.

Key Technique: Mixing
Step 3
~1 min

Beat on low speed until moistened.

Step 4
~1 min

Increase speed to medium and mix until smooth.

Step 5
~1 min

In a separate bowl, stiffly beat egg white.

Step 6
~1 min

Gently fold the beaten egg white into the batter.

Step 7
~1 min

Pour a rounded 1/2 cup of batter onto the preheated waffle grids.

Step 8
~1 min

Close the waffle maker and bake until steam no longer escapes (about 3-5 minutes).

Step 9
~1 min

Remove the waffle with a fork.

Step 10
~1 min

Garnish as desired.

Step 11
~1 min

Serve immediately and enjoy.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

For extra richness, use brown butter.

Add vanilla extract or other flavorings to the batter.

Serve with fresh fruit, whipped cream, or syrup.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

5 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Batter can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with maple syrup, whipped cream, and fresh fruit.

Pair with bacon or sausage for a complete breakfast.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Bacon
Sausage
Fresh Berries

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

Breakfast for special occasions
Holiday brunches

Occasion Tags

Weekend breakfast
Holiday brunch
Special occasion

Popularity Score

75/100

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