BELGIAN WAFFLES

I made these to try the churro variation which was so, so yummy.  But we liked them without the cinnamon/sugar too.  Scott said they are his favorite waffles.  Takes a little while to prepare and need to use three separate bowls so not ones I would make on a day I work but perfect for the weekend, dinner or a day I don't work. I had some plain greek yogurt that I needed to use so I doubled the recipe.  We loved having the leftovers.  Not doubling the recipe it makes 4-5.

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BELGIAN WAFFLES

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups (213g) all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup (70g) cornstarch
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 1/2 cups buttermilk (1 cup plain greek yogurt & 1/2 cup milk whisked together works too)
• 1/2 cup milk
• 6 Tbsp vegetable oil or canola oil
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 large eggs, whites and yolks separated
• 3 Tbsp granulated sugar

Directions

• Preheat oven to 200 degrees. Preheat a belgian waffle iron (if you don't have a belgian waffle maker a regular waffle maker would work fine). In a mixing bowl whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda and salt for 20 seconds, make a well in center of mixture and set aside.
• In a separate mixing bowl whisk together buttermilk, milk, vegetable oil, vanilla extract and egg yolks until combined. In a separate bowl, using an electric hand mixer set on high speed, whip egg whites (make sure there isn't a drop of yolk or they'll never fluff up) until soft peaks form. Add sugar and whip until stiff glossy peaks form.
• While whisking, pour buttermilk mixture into well in flour mixture and mix just until combined (batter should be slightly lumpy). Fold in egg white mixture. Cook batter in waffle iron according to manufactures directions. Once each waffle is done, transfer to warm oven and allow to rest until crisp. Serve warm with butter and maple syrup.
• Variations - serve with sweetened whipped cream, fresh berries and raspberry/blueberry or strawberry syrup. For churro waffles brush top of waffle with melted butter (be sure to get in each square) then pour a generous amount of cinnamon sugar into a 9-inch pie dish and dunk butter coated side in cinnamon sugar mixture.
• Recipe source: inspired by Fifteen Spatulas