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WEEKEND WAFFLES
Crispy Malted Belgian Waffles with Maple Butter
★★★★★
5.0 (320)|(2 Reviews)Deep-pocketed Belgian waffles with a light-as-air crisp exterior and fluffy tender center.
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By Simply Recipes Kitchen (Test Kitchen)•Published April 9, 2026
⏱ 30 mins
Simply Recipes / Test Kitchen🔥 380 kcal
WHY MAKE THIS
- Deep pockets to hold melted butter and syrup pools.
- Whipped egg whites make waffles light instead of dense.
WEEKEND WAFFLES
Crispy Malted Belgian Waffles with Maple Butter
Whipping the egg whites separately and folding them into the batter produces Belgian waffles with soaring pockets and shattering-crisp edges that stay crunchy even under warm maple syrup. Difficulty: Moderate.
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time15 mins
Total Time30 mins
Servings4 servings
Scale Recipe:
📱Keep Screen Awake While Cooking
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour & 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder & 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs, separated
- 1 3/4 cups whole milk & 1/3 cup melted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract & maple syrup for serving
Directions
1
Separate eggs and whip whites
In a clean bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form.
2
Mix batter and fold whites
Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Whisk egg yolks, milk, melted butter, and vanilla; combine with flour. Gently fold in whipped egg whites.
3
Bake in waffle iron
Cook in preheated Belgian waffle iron 4–5 mins per waffle until steam stops escaping and crust is deep golden brown.
💡 CHEF'S PRO TIPS
- Never stack hot waffles on top of each other; place on a wire rack in a 200°F oven to keep them crispy.
Nutrition Facts
Per ServingCalories380 kcal
Protein10g
Carbs46g
Total Fat18g
Sodium: 390mg
Fiber: 2g
Sugar: 2g
Community Reviews & Ratings
2 cooks have shared their thoughts on this recipe
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Sarah M.★★★★★
This has completely replaced my normal avocado toast! The beans blend so well you cannot even tell, and I stay full until lunchtime!
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David K.★★★★★
Great trick for adding protein without cooking eggs on busy mornings. Added a pinch of red pepper flakes and lemon zest—delicious.
