Description
Indulge in the sweet, caramelized crunch of Liege Pearl Sugar Waffles, a delightful Belgian treat perfect for breakfast or dessert. These waffles are rich, buttery, and studded with pockets of sweet pearl sugar that caramelize beautifully in the waffle iron.
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast
- 1/3 cup warm milk (about 110°F)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
Pearl Sugar:
- 1 1/2 cups Belgian pearl sugar
Instructions
- Dissolve the yeast: In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast in the warm milk and let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
- Mix the dough: In a large mixing bowl or stand mixer, combine the flour, eggs, vanilla, salt, and brown sugar. Add the yeast mixture and mix until a shaggy dough forms.
- Add butter: Incorporate the softened butter into the dough until sticky but smooth. Let rise for 1 to 1 ½ hours until doubled in size.
- Fold in sugar: Gently fold in the pearl sugar by hand until distributed.
- Cook: Preheat waffle iron, divide dough into balls, cook for 3–5 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve: Cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Use Belgian-style pearl sugar for authentic texture and caramelized crunch.
- Waffles are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored at room temperature and reheated in a toaster.
- Avoid overfilling the waffle iron to prevent sugar overflow.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Waffle Iron
- Cuisine: Belgian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 waffle
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
