BELGIAN WAFFLES

Makes 12-14 waffles.

1¾ cups flour, sifted (can combine with whole wheat or spelt flour)

1 packet baking powder

2 Tbsp. powdered sugar Pinch of salt

100 gr. butter, melted

2 large eggs, beaten 1¼-1½ cups milk, buttermilk, sour cream or whipping cream

2 tsp. vanilla or lemon zest Butter for the pan

Serving suggestions:

1 container sweet whipping cream ¼ cup powdered sugar

Melted chocolate, maple syrup or

honey

Cut-up fresh fruit, such as apples, pears, grapes, mango, strawberries or other berries

Heat the waffle maker according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Mix the flour, baking powder, sugar and salt together in a large bowl. While mixing, add the melted butter, beaten eggs, milk or other liquid, and vanilla or zest. Mix vigorously until all the lumps have disappeared.

Lightly grease the waffle maker. Pour 2-3 tablespoons of the mixture onto the waffle maker so that it fills up all the sections. Close the device and let the waffle cook until it has turned golden brown. Remove the waffle and place it on a serving platter. Make the rest of the waffles in the same fashion until you’ve used up all the batter, greasing the device each time.

You can serve the waffles plain, with just a little sugar or powdered sugar on top. But if you’d like to make them even more special, serve them with maple syrup, melted chocolate, whipped cream and/or cut-up fresh fruit and a ball of ice cream.

Level of difficulty: Medium. Time: 1 hour.

Status: Dairy.

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