Light and Fluffy Yeast Risen Belgian Waffles
By Rebecca St.Clair
These yeast risen Belgian waffles have a uniquely fluffy and airy texture. The yeast gives them a delicate chewiness and a depth of flavour that standard waffles just can’t match. This extra fluffiness and tenderness makes them a true treat, perfect for leisurely mornings or special occasions.
With a soft and bubbly light interior and a perfectly crisp exterior, these waffles have a satisfying texture that makes them feel lighter and more decadent at the same time.
The slow fermentation process of the yeast creates a delicious flavour profile, making each waffle a decadent treat. These waffles pair perfectly with a variety of toppings, from fresh fruit to rich chocolate, whipped cream, or syrup.
How to store yeast risen Belgian waffles
Fridge
- Allow the waffles to cool to room temperature
- Place a piece of parchment paper between each to prevent them sticking together
- Store in an airtight container or cover completely in plastic wrap.
- Keep in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Freezer
- Allow the waffles to cool to room temperature
- Freeze in a single layer on a baking sheet for 1 hour
- Place in an airtight container or freezer bag
- Store in the freezer for up to 3 months
- When ready for use you can either reheat in the microwave, in the oven, or pop each straight into the toaster!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Make ahead breakfast – The perfect breakfast meal prep! Freeze these waffles and pop them right into the toaster as needed, just like the ones from the grocery store but without any preservatives and only simple ingredients.
Versatile – Perfect for use with any sweet or savoury fillings from fruit and chocolate to fried chicken.
Simple ingredients – Made with only a handful of kitchen staples.
Perfect taste and texture – Soft, fluffy, and light. These waffles are perfect for breakfast or dessert.
Belgian Waffle Mixins
Looking to take your waffles to the next level?
You can mix some added ingredients right into the batter. Some great additions to this waffle recipe are,
- Blueberries
- Mini chocolate chips
- Sliced or mashed banana
- Raspberries
- Chopped strawberries
- Dried fruit
- Chopped nuts
- Cinnamon Sugar
Perfect Belgian waffle toppings!
This is where you get to have fun and make this recipe your own. Decorate your plate as simply or decadently as you like.
Waffles are extremely versatile and can be used with sweet or savoury toppings. If serving them for a large group, set up a waffle bar for a fun and interactive meal!
These are some of our favourite waffle toppings to mix and match!
Classic Toppings
- Maple Syrup
- Preserves
- Chocolate Sauce or Nutella
- Caramel Sauce
- Whipped Cream
- Fruit Sauce – Try this blueberry sauce
- Fresh Fruit
- Chocolate Chips
- Chopped Nuts
- Sprinkles
Adventurous Toppings
- Fried Chicken
- Fruit Pie Filling
- Ice Cream
- Chili
Ingredients
Milk – Adds flavour, texture, and moisture.
Eggs – Helps bind the batter together and provides a soft richness.
Flour – All-purpose flour is all that’s needed for the perfect Belgian waffle.
Salt – Flavour
Yeast – This is used to rise the dough and provide all of those light as air bubbles inside of the cooked waffles.
Melted butter – Provides richness, flavour, and helps keep everything from sticking to the waffle iron.
Vanilla – Flavour.
How To make Yeast Risen Belgian Waffles
- In a large bowl add 1 ½ cups warm milk and 1 ½ teaspoons dry-active yeast. Set it aside for a few minutes for the yeast to soften and become foamy.
- Add in 2 eggs, ½ teaspoon salt, 1/3 cup melted butter, and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Stir to combine.
3. Stir in 2 cups flour until you have a smooth batter, a few little lumps are fine.
4. Cover with plastic wrap and set aside for 1 hour, in a warm spot, for the batter to rise.
5. *At this point the batter can be stored, covered in the fridge to rise and ferment overnight if desired or used right away.*
6. Preheat your waffle iron.
7. Brush the top and bottom with a little bit of oil or butter.
8. Scoop about 1/3 to 1/2 cup of the bubbly batter into the waffle iron and cook according to the manufacturers directions.
9. Once lightly crisp and golden, remove to a plate and continue to cook the rest of the batter.
10. Waffles can be kept warm on a baking sheet and keep in a 200 °F (90 °C) oven until all of the waffles are cooked and ready to serve.
Yeast Risen Belgian Waffles
With a soft and bubbly light interior and a perfectly crisp outside, these waffles have a satisfying texture that makes them feel lighter and chewier at the same time.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups warm milk 375 ml
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dry-active yeast 5 g
- 2 eggs
- 1/3 cup melted butter 80 ml
- 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 g
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 5 ml
- 2 cups all-purpose flour 300 g
- oil, cooking spray, or butter to grease the waffle iron
Instructions
- In a large bowl add the warm milk and yeast. Set it aside for a few minutes for the yeast to soften and become foamy.
- Add in the eggs, salt, melted butter, and vanilla. Stir to combine.
- Stir in the flour until you have a smooth batter, a few little lumps are fine.
- Cover with plastic wrap and set aside for 1 hour, in a warm spot, for the batter to rise.
- *At this point the batter can also be stored, covered in the fridge to rise and ferment overnight if desired or used right away.*
- Preheat your waffle iron.
- Brush the top and bottom with a little bit of oil or butter.
- Scoop about 1/3 to 1/2 cup of the bubbly batter into the waffle iron and cook according to the manufacturers directions.
- Once lightly crisp and golden, remove to a plate and continue to cook the rest of the batter.
- Waffles can be kept warm on a baking sheet and keep in a 200 °F (90 °C) oven until all of the waffles are cooked and ready to serve.
Notes
Batter can be made the night before and stored in the fridge to ferment overnight for fresh quick and easy waffles in the morning!
Nutrition Information
Yield
12Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 204Total Fat 10gSaturated Fat 5gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 4gCholesterol 54mgSodium 141mgCarbohydrates 23gFiber 1gSugar 2gProtein 5g
Nutrition information isn’t always accurate.
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