Homemade Belgian Waffles Recipe (Brussels Style)

You will absolutely love this authentic Brussels-style Belgian waffle recipe that uses yeast to help it rise and provide flavor.
There are two different types of Belgian waffles, Brussels style, and Liege waffles. Here are the main differences:
• Brussels: Thin batter that has a slightly tangy taste due to the use of yeast that is classically cooked in a rectangularly shaped waffle iron.
• Liege: Thick almost cookie dough-like batter with chunks of pearl sugar that is cooked in a round waffle iron and serve with assorted toppings.
The main difference between a Belgian waffle and a regular waffle you may have cooked in the past is the use of yeast. Most waffle recipes here in the United States use baking powder as a leavening agent where no proofing time is needed. You do however miss out on flavor if you go the regular waffle route.
Ingredients for this recipe:
• 3 cups of whole milk in between 115° and 118° F
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 packet active yeast
• 3 eggs, separate the yolks from the whites
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 stick melted unsalted butter
• 3 cups sifted all-purpose flour
• pinch of sea salt
• powdered sugar and berries for garnish
Makes 8 large waffles
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Proofing time: 1 hour
Procedures:
1. Add the warm milk to a stand mixer along with the sugar and yeast and whisk vigorously with a hand whisk until well combined. Let stand until a raft has formed, which takes about 10 minutes.
2. Next, add in the egg yolks, vanilla, and butter and mix on medium speed until well mixed.
3. Slowly add in the flour and salt at low speed and then turn the speed up to medium to medium-high and mix for 2 to 3 minutes or until the batter is smooth.
4. Transfer the batter to a separate bowl and clean the stand mixer bowl and the whisk attachment.
5. Add the bowl back to the stand mixer and whisk the egg whites with the whisk attachment on medium-high speed for 2-3 minutes or until stiff peaks have formed.
6. Fold the egg whites into the waffle batter. Cover and keep in a warm place for 1 hour or until the batter has doubled in size.
7. While the batter is proofing, heat waffle iron.
8. Spray the waffle iron with some non-stick spray and add in about 6 ounces of the batter and cook until the waffle is browned about 2-3 minutes.
9. Continue until all of the batter has been cooked and serve the waffles dusted with powdered sugar and with fresh berries.
Chef Notes:
Make-Ahead: These are meant to be eaten as soon as they are done cooking. You can keep them warm in an oven at very low temperatures for up to 20 minutes before serving.
How to Reheat: Place your desired amount on a cookie sheet tray lined with parchment paper and cook at 350° for 2 to 3 minutes or until warmed and crisp. You can heat in the microwave until warm, but they will not be crispy.
How to Store: Cover and place in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. They will freeze covered for up to 3 months. You can reheat them straight from the freezer.
When proofing the batter, it does not need to be a perfect double in size, just as long as there are bubbles, and the yeast is working.
I prefer to use whole milk in this recipe.
If you are using instant yeast you can skip the yeast activation at the beginning.

[@JohnRiggs]

Can't wait to make these for myself! My trick (not very secret) is once it's done I pan fry it with about half an inch of oil to give it a super-crispy exterior.

[@ChefBillyParisi]

Nice!!

[@Natashaskitchen]

Our family loves waffles, thank you for the breakfast idea for this weekend 😋

[@ChefBillyParisi]

Thanks for watching, friend!

[@gabrielcazacu6795]

Did it work?

[@musicboy16]

Ohhh I’ve always wanted to make these!! Thanks for sharing!! 🧇🧇🧇🧇🧇🧇🧇🧇🧇🧇🧇🧇🧇🧇🧇🧇

[@daliahamad1713]

Where have you been all my life mr. ???? This looks sooo yummy , by one click found your channel and you change my whole cooking experience 🙏🏽🙏🏽thank you so much

[@kevintrotman7339]

I made it turned out perfectly crisp on the outside soft on the inside.

[@minachristian275]

Looks very yummy 🤤. Thanks for the recipe.

[@kesarandrews101]

These look so delicious and cannot wait to try these!! 😁

[@learn_hungarian]

After sampling various waffle recipes with little success, I stumbled upon Chef Billy Parisi's KZbin channel and decided to try his waffle recipe. The outcome was absolutely delightful! The waffles had an impressive volume and maintained a perfect stiffness, which significantly enhanced the overall texture. To add my twist, I incorporated some corn starch, and the result was phenomenal, lending an even better texture to the waffles. Chef Billy Parisi's instructions were detailed and easy to navigate, making the cooking process straightforward and enjoyable. His approachable demeanor and expert tips throughout the video ensured that even beginners could produce fantastic results. In summary, Chef Billy Parisi's waffle recipe is a must-try for anyone looking to elevate their breakfast experience. His expertise shines through in his easy-to-follow yet delicious recipes, and I am truly grateful for the wonderful breakfast experience his recipe provided. A big thank you to Chef Billy Parisi for transforming my waffle game!

[@faintmelody]

I made these today and they came out amazing! Nice and fluffy! Thank you for the recipe 🙏🏼

[@mohdakmalkhairibinmohamedm3054]

I cant wait to try chef!. Thank you. I got old version recipes using baking powder n never await for raising up before been cooked..gonna try it soon. My son is too much love with waffle. keep doin your video.. never boring sir. !

[@richardp1471]

They look great thx for video 👍😋😋

[@marialane1805]

This is wonderful! Thank you 😊

[@Keita5533]

Finally I found what it’s make different between 2 kind of Belgian waffle. Thanks you.

[@Nellielsp]

Amazing video, edition, explanation. Excelent!

[@helistudent1]

...they look so yummy! I’ve never made waffles with yeast, but I’ve made them with beaten egg whites! I had the most amazing waffles in Brugge served with a warm chocolate sauce and Cherry compote! They were made with sugar crystals in the batter...thank you for another amazing recipe, Chef

[@Keepinitreal55]

Those are the leige waffles he talked about in the beginning

[@christinacary]

We had the most amazing Brussels style waffles in Delft at ‘wafels en Zoenen (waffles and kisses) super light and crispy, like air. They were mind blowing so I asked about the recipe and he used yeast and a cast iron waffle maker. I always made mine with pancake batter, so found this video searching for Brussels yeast recipe. Thanks!! Hopefully I can recreate this :)

[@robertgreene2621]

You put so much effort into the production quality and presentation of your videos. I am utterly shocked you rake up so little views. COME ON KZbin ALGORITHM!!!

[@dorischi6857]

Yum n looks delicious

[@foodleveling]

Nice waffle recipe and look delicious. Thank you for sharing I Food Leveling 😁😋

[@lilianaprina5991]

Congratulations those waffles look delicious...

[@miandrew13]

Thanks for the recipe 👍🙏🇺🇦

[@windaryadi5975]

Chef..i thibk theres no way 1 cup of flour is 136 gr. Is it supposed to be approx 375gr? Thank you for the recipe😃

[@zuzanaSimurdova]

Awesome! Love it*

[@zmalqp555]

I thought you might mention unplugging the mixer before removing the whisk. Great video, thanks

[@mich8261]

Will this recipe work well with the thicker style of waffles (from the waffle irons with the deep pockets)?

[@tanisgeorgetti1439]

Weird the Brussels recipe I used to have the batter was way thicker! I lived In Vancouver and a waffle place opened and they weee from Belgium and the batter they had was thicker also but I can’t find my recipe and I’m dying to have Belgian waffles again can’t wait to try this recipe hopefully it can replace my old one!!! ❤

[@mayamorales616]

does this work as a pancake batter too? because I really wanna taste it but i dont have a waffle iron

[@anafindlay4036]

BILLY YOU HAVE THE TASTIEST CHANNEL!!!😋😋😋🥰🥰🥰 CAN YOU TELL US THE BRAND OF WAFFLE MACHINE??

[@mr.a.i.r2957]

Yammy 😋

[@pattimurphy5151]

I use a large waffle pattern maker. Spray Coconut oil on it also..it is healthier and taste great.

[@Keepinitreal55]

Wanted to make waffles, as I was watching this the desire evaporated. So many steps for early morning 😑

[@videojeroki]

I never used yeast, nor never waited for fermentation, and I never had any problem and always had perfect waffles (light and crisp). It seems to be a overkill, but I'm curious try and compare

[@familyc3026]

They look scrumptious and perfect for Mother’s Day. Just wondering if the batter could be made a day ahead and keep it in the fridge. Thanks for sharing.

[@ChefBillyParisi]

Yes

[@Mike-jq9jo]

How long could one keep it in the fridge. It’s really hard cooking for just two people?

[@user-jl8wg2eh3f]

In Belgium waffles are a snack, never breakfast. By the way, never use spray as it tends to build up over time. Melted butter or oil will do the trick and it's much cheaper as well.

[@DianaDiaz-gs1in]

can I prepare ahead the batter? how to store batter? Thanks.

[@internationalgainsdollarz1321]

Does it have a yeasty smell?? I have tried to make waffles like this but the yeast smell is overwhelming how can you avoid this

[@sarahjasper2840]

How long did you heat the milk to get it to 150-118 degrees?

[@AlanMeksikanac]

I'm following this recipe and my batter turned up super watery

[@jayasrees2205]

💯

[@MarcyAO-rl2rq]

😋 👍 👌

[@user-cu3ru1we6q]

Which is the right portion for flour?3cups or 136g ?

[@Matthew-eu1iw]

Can a gluten free 1:1 flour be used?

[@BigBangNSHINeeL0v3r]

I am determined to find my favourite waffles. The first time I tried was super dense and fluffy 😪

[@sophietosca]

Awesome video, great voice over. Could you spend some time showing a closeup of you cutting up the food when it’s on a plate at the end so we can see the inside please? So we can salivate with you 😩😩

[@ChefBillyParisi]

The inside of a waffle?

[@sophietosca]

@@ChefBillyParisi sure. Talking about your videos in general though. Its about the texture and consistency that is sometimes hard to see. Waffles or no 🧇

[@SuzanneBaruch]

I've read that a waffle iron isn't absolutely necessary to make waffles. Has anyone here tried this, and how did it turn out?

[@cathyc.8274]

Do you NEED a waffle maker? Could I substitute something else? Cast iron pans? Not as pretty, but just as tasty?

[@k.leetalon742]

You . can get a single. Serve waffle iron at. Target for 9.99 by dash.

[@cathyc.8274]

@@k.leetalon742 I a trying to minimize the things I have. I have things I don’t use. Thank you!

[@nerywasserman]

Perfect..I made the thin pizza and waffles for grandkids.. .they loved both recipes..

[@bukidnonsurplus4133]

How many days does the litre of waffle should consume?

[@bukidnonsurplus4133]

Coz im.gonna make business

[@SiegfriedPretsch]

3 cups of flour is not 136 g, it is 360 g.

[@MorticiaAddams23]

Honestly I never knew waffle batter had yeast in it. I hope I'm not the only one. 😭

[@k.leetalon742]

It usually.doesnt. Usually baking powder and soda. Yeast turns them into a primo breakfast l.

[@chefruthreshwarrecipee7547]

Iam chef ruthresh iam intersect conti

[@Aventurero87]

It is not much milk 710 milliliters for 136 grams of flor??????

[@ssshady08]

360 grams for 3 cups of flour

[@djea3589]

u really waste a lot of clean utensils. No point in using a hand whisk, use your machine whisk EVEN IF BY HAND! First, do the egg white to hard peaks, then move it to the final rising container. After making the batter return the egg white to the mixing bowl and fold in. Move back to the rising container. You just saved three utensils and having to wash the mixing bowl during a process.

[@ChefBillyParisi]

I don’t mind washing dishes and when doing a demonstrative cooking video I want to be as thorough as possible to show every single ingredient in its entirety before being mixed in. Feel free to make a video and do it the way that you’d like.

[@oe9276]

Far too much waffle and not enough actual Waffle :-p had to fast forward to end