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German Waffles

These thick German waffles are one of the most popular German desserts. They are traditionally served with cherry sauce and whipped cream.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: German, Belgian
Servings: 6 -8 servings
Calories: 306kcal
Author: Adina

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 3 eggs
  • 1 pinch salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter soft or margarine, 4.5 oz/ 125 g
  • ⅓ cup sugar 75 g
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla sugar OR ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour 9 oz/ 250 g, Note 1
  • ¼ teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 cup whole milk 250 ml
  • ½ cup sparkling water 125 ml

To serve:

  • cherry sauce
  • whipped cream

Instructions

  • Beat egg whites: Separate the eggs. Whisk egg white with a pinch of salt until stiff. Set aside.
    3 eggs + 1 pinch salt
  • Beat: Place the soft butter, sugar, vanilla sugar, or vanilla extract into another bowl, mix until creamy. Add the egg yolks and mix well until the sugar is dissolved.
    ½ cup unsalted butter/ 125 g + ⅓ cup sugar/ 75 g + 1 tablespoon vanilla sugar OR ½ teaspoon vanilla extract + egg yolks
  • Batter: In another bowl, sift the flour and the baking powder. Start adding them to the butter mixture alternating with the milk. Start and finish with the flour.
    2 cups all-purpose flour/ 250 g + ¼ teaspoon baking powder + 1 cup whole milk/ 250 ml
  • Stir in the water. Carefully fold in the stiff egg whites.
    ½ cup sparkling water/ 125 ml + egg whites
  • Bake the waffles according to the directions of your waffle maker. My waffles took about 6-7 minutes to become crisp and nicely browned on the outside while remaining soft and fluffy on the inside.
  • Temperature: My waffle maker also has different temperature settings and I prefer using a medium-high one, for instance, 4 or 5 out of 6 temperature settings. But that is a matter of personal taste; adjust the temperature setting accordingly.
  • Bake: Pour some batter into the waffle iron, regarding the instructions of the waffle maker again. Close the waffle maker and bake until the waffle is golden.
  • Time: Usually, the waffle makers will have a way of letting you know that the waffle is ready, either a (green) light or it will make some sound. But that depends on the waffle iron you are using.
  • Keep the waffles warm in the oven at 200°F/ 100°C until you are finished with baking.
  • Serve the waffles warm with cherry sauce and whipped cream or as suggested above.

Notes

  1. Measurements: It's best to use a digital kitchen scale in baking; it ensures the best results (the Amazon affiliate link opens in a new tab).
  2. The nutrition is calculated only for the waffle without the topping.
  3. Make in advance: The waffles can be baked in advance and reheated in the oven at about 200°F/ 100°C until warm and crisp again. They can also be frozen and reheated the same way or in the toaster.

Nutrition

Serving: 1waffle | Calories: 306kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 106mg | Sodium: 177mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g