Classic Belgian Waffles

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp. cake flour (or 2 cups of regular flour minus 4 tablespoons) *
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 4 large eggs (separate the yolks from the whites)
• 2 tablespoons of sugar
• 0.5 tsp vanilla extract
• 4 tbsp (60 g) butter, melted
• 2 cups of milk

Preparation:

1. Preheat the waffle iron according to the manufacturer's instructions.
   
   In a medium bowl, sift flour, baking powder and salt.
   
   Cake flour *
   
   

   2 cups of fine flour minus 4 tablespoons of flour plus 4 tablespoons of cornstarch

2. In another bowl, beat the egg yolks and sugar with a wooden spoon until the sugar dissolves and the mixture turns pale yellow. Add the vanilla extract, melted butter, and milk to the yolks and whisk thoroughly. Pour the liquid mixture into the flour and mix everything together, being careful not to overmix.
3. In a third bowl, beat the egg whites with a mixer until soft peaks form, about 1 minute. Using a silicone spatula, gently fold the egg whites into the batter. Do not overmix!
4. Grease a waffle iron and pour the batter into the waffle iron, completely covering the waffle grid. Close the lid and bake according to the instructions or for 2-3 minutes until golden brown. Serve the waffles immediately.