Light Viennese-Style Waffles with Whipped Whites
Light waffles with a crisp edge, made with whipped egg whites and vanilla.
These waffles use separated eggs, melted butter and milk, with whipped whites folded into the batter for a lighter texture. The source offers applesauce as a butter-free alternative; this card uses butter for the listed base version. Fold the whites gently, preheat the waffle iron fully and cook until the steam slows and the surface is golden. Serve promptly for the best texture. Whisk flour, baking powder and salt in a bowl. Whisk egg yolks with sugar and vanilla. Whisk in cooled butter and milk. Stir dry ingredients into yolk mixture just until combined. Beat egg whites to soft peaks. Fold gently into batter in two additions. Rest 5 minutes. Preheat and lightly oil waffle iron. Add batter according to its capacity and cook 3 to 5 minutes until golden and steam slows.
Recipe card
Light Viennese-Style Waffles with Whipped Whites
Equipment: Measuring cups and spoons, mixing bowls, a sharp knife, and the pan or baking dish specified in the method
Ingredients
Instructions
Prepare dry ingredients
Whisk flour, baking powder and salt in a bowl.
Mix yolks
Whisk egg yolks with sugar and vanilla. Whisk in cooled butter and milk.
Make batter
Stir dry ingredients into yolk mixture just until combined.
Whip egg whites
Beat egg whites to soft peaks. Fold gently into batter in two additions. Rest 5 minutes.
Cook waffles
Preheat and lightly oil waffle iron. Add batter according to its capacity and cook 3 to 5 minutes until golden and steam slows.
Serve
Transfer to a rack or warm plate and serve while crisp.
How to tell when it is ready
Transfer to a rack or warm plate and serve while crisp.
Tips
- Whisk flour, baking powder and salt in a bowl.
- Whisk egg yolks with sugar and vanilla.
- Stir dry ingredients into yolk mixture just until combined.
- Beat egg whites to soft peaks.
Troubleshooting
- If waffles stick, oil the iron lightly and wait until fully preheated.
- If they are pale, cook longer before opening the iron.
Substitutions
- Use plant milk.
- Use a gluten-free flour blend designed for waffles.
Variations
- Fold in chocolate chips.
- Use applesauce in place of butter for a lower-fat variation.
Serving suggestions
- Serve with fresh berries.
- Add whipped cream.
- Drizzle with honey.
- Offer fruit compote.
Make ahead
Prepare components ahead and store safely. Best served fresh. Refrigerate leftovers up to 2 days and reheat in a toaster or oven.
Storage
Best served fresh. Refrigerate leftovers up to 2 days and reheat in a toaster or oven.
Food safety
Cook waffles until set throughout and refrigerate leftovers promptly.
Frequently asked questions
Can I make the batter ahead?
For best lift, whip and fold in the egg whites shortly before cooking. Cooked waffles can be reheated.
How should I store viennese-style waffles with whipped egg whites?
Best served fresh. Refrigerate leftovers up to 2 days and reheat in a toaster or oven.
Serve with fresh berries. Best served fresh. Refrigerate leftovers up to 2 days and reheat in a toaster or oven.
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