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Belgian Waffles with Whipped Cream and Strawberries

Source of Recipe


From "Williams-Sonoma Breakfast"






List of Ingredients



• 1 cup all-purpose flour, sifted
  
• 1 Tbsp granulated sugar
  
• 1/4 tsp fine sea salt
  
• 1/2 tsp active dry yeast
  
• 1/2 cup whole milk
  
• 1/2 cup sparkling mineral water
  
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted and still warm
  
• 1/2 tsp vanilla
  
• 1 large egg yolk
  
• 2 large egg whites
  
• Pinch cream of tartar
  
• 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
  
• 1 Tbsp superfine sugar
  
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• Powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)
  
• 1-1/2 cups sliced strawberries, for serving
  






Instructions



1. The night before serving the waffles, in a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, salt and yeast. In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, combine whole milk and sparkling mineral water and heat to lukewarm (105° F). Whisk in melted butter and vanilla. Pour into dry ingredients and whisk until smooth. Cover tightly and let stand overnight at cool room temperature.
   
   
2. The next morning: Preheat a Belgian waffle iron. Whisk egg yolk into batter. In a large, clean bowl, using an electric mixer on high speed, beat egg whites and cream of tartar until soft peaks form. Thoroughly stir about one-third of beaten whites into batter, then fold in remaining whites, without overmixing. Transfer to a large glass measuring pitcher.
   
   
3. When waffle iron is hot, pour 3/4 to 1 cup batter into each waffle section and spread with a wooden spoon so grids are evenly covered. Close iron and cook according to manufacturer's instructions until waffle exterior is golden brown and inside is light and springy, 4 to 5 minutes. (The first waffle may not be perfect. Adjust amount of batter and cooking time, if necessary.)
   
   
4. Meanwhile, in a chilled bowl, combine cream and superfine sugar. Using an electric mixer on medium-high speed, beat until soft peaks form, about 2 minutes. Cover bowl and refrigerate.
   
   
5. As soon as the waffle is ready, remove from iron, divide, and transfer to a warm individual plate. Dust with powdered sugar, smother each portion with some of the strawberries, and top with a dollop of the whipped cream. Cook remaining waffles as guests sit down to the first batch.
   
   Makes 4 or 5 servings.