Description
Rich, decadent Belgian Liege Waffles filled with delicious lumps of pearl sugar that caramelize into a sweet, crunchy crust.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup warm milk
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons active dry yeast
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup pearl sugar
Instructions
- Combine warm milk and yeast in a small bowl; let sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt; mix well.
- Add the frothy yeast mixture and eggs to the flour mixture; mix until combined.
- Incorporate the softened butter and knead the dough until smooth and elastic, about 5-7 minutes.
- Cover the bowl with a kitchen towel and let the dough rise in a warm place until it doubles in size, about 1 hour.
- Once risen, fold in the pearl sugar.
- Preheat the waffle iron to medium-high; scoop dough into the iron and cook until golden brown, about 3-5 minutes.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
Serve with powdered sugar or toppings like fresh fruits, whipped cream, or chocolate sauce. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Belgian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 waffle
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 100mg