Belgian Waffles Texas Style

The State Fair of Texas serves Belian Waffles topped with powdered sugar and fresh sliced strawberries. They are out of this world and have been a State Fair tradition for years. This is my version of those wonderful waffles.

• Ready In: 1 hr 20 mins
• Yields: 12 Waffles

Ingredients

• 2 1⁄2 teaspoons  yeast
• 2  cups  lukewarm milk
• 4  eggs, separated
• 1  teaspoon vanilla
• 2 1⁄2 cups flour
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1  tablespoon sugar
• 1⁄4 cup  melted butter
• 2  cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
• 1⁄2 cup powdered sugar

Directions

1. Sprinkle the yeast over warm milk; stir to dissolve.
2. Beat the egg yolks and add to yeast mixture along with vanilla.
3. Blend together the flour, salt and sugar; add to liquid ingredients.
4. Stir in the melted butter and combine well.
5. Beat the egg whites until stiff but not dry.
6. Carefully fold beaten egg whites into batter and let the mixture stand in a warm place about 45 minutes or until it doubles in bulk.
7. Using approximately 1/2 cup mix per waffle, pour into preheated waffle baker and bake according to manufacturers recommendations.
8. Spoon fresh strawberries onto waffles and sprinkle with powdered sugar.
9. Serve immediately.