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SUGGESTED TOPPINGS
Maple syrup, fruit syrups
Warm fruit compote, fruit sauce
Fresh berries, chopped fruit, chopped nuts
Powdered sugar
Whipped cream, ice cream, sorbet
Chocolate sauce
Fruited yogurt
RECIPES
CLASSIC BELGIAN WAFFLES
Classic Belgian waffles have a crispy outside and are soft
and moist on the inside. They are often served as part of
a celebration – even to celebrate something as simple as
a beautiful day. Try these waffles with your favorite syrup
or a topping such as sliced fresh strawberries and freshly
whipped cream.
Makes 10 waffles
1½ cups water, divided
2¼
teaspoons active dry yeast (one packet)
3
cups sifted flour
¼
teaspoon salt
3
large eggs, sep 1 egg white
1
⁄
3
cup sugar
1½ cups whole milk
8
tablespoons unsalted butter - melted and cooled
2
teaspoons vegetable oil
2
teaspoons vanilla extract
Heat
¾
of the water to lukewarm, 105°–110°F. Dissolve
the yeast in the water with a pinch of the sugar from the
recipe; let stand 5 to 10 minutes, until the mixture begins
to foam.
Put the flour and salt into a large bowl; stir to blend and
reserve. Add the egg yolks, one of the egg whites, and
remaining sugar to the yeast mixture; stir to blend. Add
the remaining water, milk, melted butter, oil, and vanilla;
