Gaufre de Bruxelles

Name: Gaufre de Bruxelles
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Belgian
Ingredients: 300g all-purpose flour; 7g instant yeast; 250ml warm milk; 100g unsalted butter, melted; 3 eggs, separated; 2 tbsp sugar; 1 tsp vanilla extract; Pinch of salt; Powdered sugar for dusting

Gaufre de Bruxelles (GOHF-ruh duh broo-SEL)

Brussels Waffle

⏱ Prep Time 1 hour 30 min

📈 Difficulty Medium

👥 Servings

🔥 Calories 319 kcal

A light, crisp, rectangular waffle with deep pockets, made from a yeast-leavened batter beaten with stiff egg whites — lighter and crispier than its Liège cousin, served with powdered sugar and cream.

Nutrition & Info

Protein 8.0g

Carbs 38.0g

Fat 15.0g

Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

vegetarian nut-free

Allergen Warnings

⚠ gluten ⚠ dairy ⚠ eggs

Equipment Needed

waffle iron (Brussels-style) mixing bowls electric mixer ladle

Presentation Guide

Vessel: warm plate

Garnishes: powdered sugar, fresh strawberries

Accompaniments: whipped cream, chocolate sauce, maple syrup

Ingredients

300g all-purpose flour
7g instant yeast
250ml warm milk
100g unsalted butter, melted
3 eggs, separated
2 tbsp sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

1
Dissolve yeast in warm milk. Whisk in flour, egg yolks, melted butter, sugar, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
2
Cover and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour until doubled and bubbly.
3
Whisk egg whites to stiff peaks. Fold gently into the risen batter in three additions.
4
Preheat a Brussels-style waffle iron (rectangular, deep-pocketed). Ladle batter and cook until golden and crisp.
5
Dust with powdered sugar and serve immediately with whipped cream, fresh strawberries, or chocolate sauce.

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Did You Know?

The Brussels waffle was popularised globally at the 1958 Brussels World Expo, where it was served with whipped cream and strawberries to amazed international visitors.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

waffle iron (Brussels-style)
mixing bowls
electric mixer
ladle

Garnishing

powdered sugar, fresh strawberries

Accompaniments

whipped cream, chocolate sauce, maple syrup

The Story Behind Gaufre de Bruxelles

The Brussels waffle emerged in the 19th century as a lighter, crispier alternative to the denser Liège waffle. Its defining features — yeast-leavened batter, beaten egg whites, and deep rectangular pockets — were showcased at the 1958 World Expo, launching Belgian waffles into international fame.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed snack, dessert, or breakfast 📜 Origins: 19th century Brussels

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