Classic Gingerbread Waffles Christmas Breakfast Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What's the difference between a Belgian waffle and an old fashioned waffle? ›

The ingredients for both regular waffles and Belgian waffles are similar and include flour, milk, eggs, and butter or oil. However, Belgian waffles use egg whites to give a fluffier texture. Additionally, Belgian waffles have yeast in their recipe while regular waffles use baking powder.

Tasty toppings

Spread peanut butter on each waffle and top with sliced banana and mango and a few fresh or frozen raspberries. Drizzle over honey and a sprinkling of dried mango and coconut mix. Spoon Greek yogurt over each waffle and top with blueberries, toasted flaked almonds and maple syrup, to taste.

Better to have a couple waffle makers and make them as needed. IF you must make them ahead of time, make them, let them cool on a rack and then rewarm them in the oven or a toaster oven as you need them.

If you don't have a Belgian waffle maker, you can use a regular waffle maker. It likely won't create the larger, thicker, deeper grooves, but you may still end up with fluffier waffles. Keep in mind that the time it takes to make Belgian waffles may vary depending on serving size.

Belgian waffles taste more soft and crispy, while waffles in the Netherlands are made from a heavier batter with a chewy and sticky texture. Another prominent difference lies in the shapes used by Belgian and Dutch styles. The former is in the shape of rectangle and the latter is round.

What's the Difference Between the Batters? Both waffle and pancake recipes share some of the same basic ingredients, like eggs, milk and flour, but their batters are not the same. Waffles usually contain more fat and sometimes more sugar.

Typically, for one batch of waffles, you'll need 1 cup of water for every 1 cup of classic pancake mix. A couple of large brown eggs will also help your waffles have the perfect fluffy interior. Add in a teaspoon of vanilla extract, too, for flavoring. Now you can add in the extra fat that your waffles are craving.

The low temperature of the oven will keep the waffles warm and crispy without burning them and the the elevation of the rack in the baking sheet helps keep away sogginess. The result? Hot, still-crispy waffles that taste as fresh as they did the moment you took them off of the waffle iron.

Put a wire cooling rack on a sheet pan in a 200 degree oven. Use it to keep your waffles warm until you're ready to serve. Having them on the rack will let air circulate around them and keep them from getting soggy on the bottom.

How to keep waffles warm and crispy for a party? ›

Opt for a variety of syrups, jams, compotes, toppings and sides—from whipped cream and fresh fruit to bacon and eggs—so your guests can personalize their plates to their heart's content. For added convenience, check out our selection of pancake and waffle mixes that will make prep a breeze!

Sweet Waffles:

Peanut butter, sliced banana and maple syrup. Peanut butter, strawberry jelly, sliced strawberries and chopped nuts. Vanilla yogurt, granola, blueberries, raspberries and honey. Pineapple slices, toasted coconut, whipped cream and chopped nuts.

While regular old waffles are made from a typical pancake-like batter, Belgian waffles are made from a brioche dough. The secret ingredient in Belgian waffles is the pearl sugar, which gives the waffles a unique texture and slight, satisfying crunch.

What makes waffle batter different than pancake batter? For the most part, waffles and pancake batter contain the same main ingredients. However, there are a few key differences between these tasty breakfast foods. For one, waffle batter has a little bit more sugar, butter, and eggs than pancake batter.

We have two types of waffles in Belgium: the Liege waffle and the Brussels waffle. And you should know that the difference is very important for all true waffle lovers. They are both yeast waffles, but that is really where the similarities end.