Belgian-American · Breakfast & brunch

Belgian waffles

Name: Belgian waffles
Prep time: 12 min
Cook time: 24 min
Total time: 1 h 21 min
Yield: 4 large waffles
Cuisine: Belgian-American
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups whole milk, lukewarm; 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted; 2 tablespoons maple syrup; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 large eggs; 2 cups (240 g) all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 teaspoons instant yeast; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; Neutral oil spray for the waffle iron

Deep-pocket waffles that stay crisp outside while the yeasted center remains light and creamy.

About 1 hr 25 minTotal

About 40 minActive

$Cost

ModerateDifficulty

Makes 4 large waffles

Equipment

A standard waffle iron works, but the waffles will be thinner with shallower pockets.
Best deep-pocket starting point
Cuisinart Round Flip Belgian Waffle Maker · WAF-F30NAS
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Another workable path: A standard waffle iron works, but the waffles will be thinner with shallower pockets.
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How we chose
Research-backed · reviewed Aug 2026
We matched plate depth, flip action, browning control, stable model identity, warranty, footprint, and the exact retail destination to the Recipe. Kwilt has not cooked with this waffle maker.
Cuisinart Round Flip Belgian Waffle Maker · WAF-F30NAS: The one-inch plate depth and 180-degree flip directly fit the Recipe’s deep-pocket Brussels-style form, while the browning dial makes repeat batches easier to control. Trade-off: It cooks only one round waffle at a time and takes meaningful cabinet space for a tool with one primary job.
Another workable path: Use an existing standard waffle iron and expect a thinner waffle with shallower pockets; keep the same batter and judge doneness by deep golden color.
Sources
Cuisinart WAF-F30NAS specifications
Amazon exact product listing
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Ingredients

1× recipe · Makes 4 large waffles

1 1/2 cups whole milk, lukewarm
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs
2 cups (240 g) all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons instant yeast
1 teaspoon kosher salt
Neutral oil spray for the waffle iron

Instructions

Whisk warm milk, butter, maple syrup, vanilla, and eggs. Add flour, yeast, and salt and whisk until smooth.
Cover and let stand 30 to 45 minutes until visibly aerated; meanwhile heat a thoroughly.
Lightly oil the iron and add only the quantity recommended for its capacity, spreading batter close to the edges without overfilling.
Cook without opening until steam has slowed substantially and the waffle is deeply golden, usually 5 to 6 minutes.
Transfer to a wire rack. Serve at once or hold uncovered on the rack in a 200°F oven; never stack hot waffles.