Belgian Waffles Texas Style Recipe

Ingredients for Belgian Waffles Texas Style

• 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
• 1 cup warm milk (105-115°F)
• Eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter
• Fresh Strawberries
• Powdered sugar, for dusting

How to Make Belgian Waffles Texas Style

1. In a large bowl, sprinkle 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast over 1 cup warm milk (105-115°F).
2. Let stand for 5 minutes until foamy.
3. Whisk together 3 large egg yolks and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Add to the yeast mixture and stir to combine.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 cup granulated sugar.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
6. Stir in 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter.
7. In a clean bowl, beat 3 large egg whites until stiff peaks form.
8. Gently fold the beaten egg whites into the batter. Cover the bowl and let rise in a warm place for 45-60 minutes, or until doubled in volume.
9. Preheat your waffle iron according to the manufacturer's instructions. Pour approximately 1/2 cup of batter onto the hot waffle iron.
10. Bake until golden brown and crispy, following the waffle iron's instructions (usually 3-5 minutes).
11. Top each waffle with fresh sliced strawberries and dust generously with powdered sugar.
12. Serve immediately and enjoy the taste of the Texas State Fair!