Culinary Corner: Viking’s Belgian Waffles

Rub the sleep from your eyes, shrug on your robe and slide on your slippers because breakfasts on the balcony are back on the agenda. We’re looking forward to taking in the day’s new view with fresh black coffee and a stack of waffles dripping in syrup or piled with strawberries. This Viking Belgian waffle recipe is a taste of what’s to come and it’s got Saturday morning written all over it.

INGREDIENTS

Makes 4-6 waffles

115g butter
70g sugar
1tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
3 large eggs, separated
250g flour
¼ tsp baking powder
237ml milk
120ml sparkling water
Strawberries and whipped cream to taste

METHOD

Preheat waffle maker.

In a large bowl, beat together butter, sugar, vanilla extract and salt until well blended and creamy. Add egg yolks; beat until foamy. Stir in flour and baking powder; mix well. Stir in milk and sparkling water.

In another large bowl, beat egg whites with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form. Gently fold egg whites into batter.

Working in batches, pour mixture into waffle machine and cook until golden brown.

Serve with strawberries and whipped cream.

Emma