2 ½cupsall purpose flour (350 grams or 12 ⅓ ounces)
2tablespoongranulated sugar (25 grams or 1 ounce)
1teaspoonactive dry yeast
1 ½cupswater
½cupmilk
2tablespoonbeer
1egg
1tablespoonvanilla extract
½cupbutter, melted (114 grams, 4 ounces or 1 stick)
Berry Compote and Whipped Cream
1tablespooncornstarch
1tablespoonred wine vinegar
½cupapple, orange or cranberry juice
¼cupsugar (50 grams or 1 ¾ ounces)
1cupfresh blueberries
1cupfresh blackberries
1cupchopped fresh strawberries
1cupfresh raspberries
or
1lbbag of frozen mixed berries as they are
1cup40% or heavy cream, optional
¼cuppowdered sugar (30 grams or 1 ounce), optional
Instructions
Belgium Waffles
Place the flour, sugar and yeast in a large bowl. Mix them together and make a well in the center. Set aside.
Beat all of the remaining ingredients together and pour into the well. Whisk, just until blended. Do not worry about small lumps – they will disappear as it rests. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
To make the waffles: Bring the batter to room temperature. Ladle into the waffle maker and cook according to the manufacturers directions. Serve warm with berry compote and whipped cream if desired.
Berry Compote and Whipped Cream
Frozen Fruit DirectionsCombine the cornstarch and red wine vinegar in a small bowl; stir to combine. Set aside.
Place the frozen fruit in a saucepan along with the sugar. Heat to thaw the fruit. When it is thawed and juiced, add the cornstarch mixture. Bring to a boil and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until slightly thickened. Cool to warm and serve.
Fresh Fruit DirectionsCombine the cornstarch and red wine vinegar in a small bowl; stir to combine. Set aside.
Combine the fruit juice, sugar and lemon juice in a saucepan. Bring to a simmer. Add the cornstarch mixture along with the blueberries and blackberries. Cook 1 to 2 minutes until slightly softened. Add the strawberries and stir to combine. Remove from the heat and fold in the raspberries. Cool to warm and serve.
Whipped CreamCombine the cream and powdered sugar. Whip to the chantilly stage, which is just thickened and holding its shape.