Belgian Waffles with Maple Syrup

Ingredients

• 250 g2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tbsp1 tbsp granulated sugar
• 1 tbsp1 tbsp baking powder
• 0.5 tsp1/2 tsp salt
• 2 piece2 large eggs, separated — separated
• 420 ml1 3/4 cups milk
• 150 g1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted, plus extra for serving — melted, divided use
• 1 tsp1 tsp vanilla extract
• 120 ml1/2 cup pure maple syrup, warmed — warmed for serving
• 150 g1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced — hulled and sliced

Steps

1. 1In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.prep-ahead
2. 2In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks with the milk, 100g of the melted butter, and vanilla extract.prep-ahead
3. 3Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and whisk until just combined; a few small lumps are fine.
4. 4In a clean bowl, whisk the egg whites to stiff peaks, then gently fold them into the batter until no white streaks remain.
5. 5Preheat a Belgian waffle iron and lightly brush with some of the remaining melted butter.
6. 6Pour batter onto the hot iron (about 3/4 cup per waffle) and cook until deep golden and crisp, about 4-5 minutes, following your iron's guidance.
7. 7Repeat with remaining batter, keeping finished waffles warm in a low oven if needed.
8. 8Plate the waffles, top with a pat of butter, warm maple syrup, and fresh sliced strawberries. Serve immediately.