Brussels Waffles (Gaufres Bruxelloises)
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These waffles are a crisp type and are often served for dessert topped with sweetened whipped cream and strawberries. They became famous at the Belgian pavilion at the 1962 New York World's Fair.
INGREDIENTS
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 can or bottle (12-ounces) beer
1/4 cup oil
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extractMix flour and salt; add remaining ingredients. Beat just until smooth.
Let batter stand 2 hours at room temperature or refrigerate overnight. (Makes waffles more tender.) Waffles may also be baked immediately.
Bake in a waffle iron, following manufacturer's directions. Spread batter thin; bake until crisp and browned. Separate waffles into sections.
Serve for dessert or breakfast. Top with sweetened whipped cream and strawberries or brown sugar.