Orange Pecan Belgian Waffles

These Belgian-style orange pecan waffles are flavored with fresh orange juice, zest, and toasted pecans. No need for a mixer—just whisk, stir, and cook in a standard or Belgian waffle iron. They’re ideal for a weekend brunch or make-ahead breakfast you can toast and enjoy later.

6 servings

orange waffles with powdered sugar on top

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 20

Total Time 40

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups (180 g) unbleached all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
2 large (100 g) eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon grated rind from two small oranges
⅔ cup (64 g) orange juice
¼ cup (57 g) butter
½ cup (54 g) pecans, toasted and chopped

Instructions

Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together 1-1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 2 tablespoons granulated sugar.
Add wet ingredients: Stir 2 large eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 tablespoon grated rind from two small oranges, ⅔ cup orange juice and 1/4 cup butter into the flour mixture. Stir with a spoon just until mixed. Carefully fold in 1/2 cup pecans, toasted and chopped .
Preheat waffle iron: Heat and grease the waffle iron.
Cook waffles: Pour batter into waffle iron and cook until golden, following your iron’s directions.

Notes

Best Texture: Cook the waffles soon after mixing the batter so the baking powder stays active.
Crispy Waffles: Place cooked waffles on a wire rack instead of stacking them. Stacking traps steam and softens the crust.
Storage: Refrigerate leftover waffles in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Freezing: Freeze cooled waffles in a single layer, then transfer to a freezer bag. Reheat in a toaster or 350°F oven until hot and crisp.

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