LIÈGE WAFFLE RECIPE
Liège Waffles are rich, buttery Belgian waffles made with a yeast dough and pearl sugar for a crispy caramelized exterior. Perfect for breakfast or dessert with a soft, chewy center.
Ingredients
For the Dough:
- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons instant yeast
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup warm milk
- 2 eggs room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¾ cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup pearl sugar
Instructions
Prepare Dough:
- In a large bowl, mix flour, yeast, sugar, and salt.
- Add warm milk, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until a sticky dough forms.
- Knead in softened butter gradually until fully incorporated and dough is smooth.
- Cover and let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Gently fold in pearl sugar and divide dough into 8 portions.
Cook Waffles:
- Preheat waffle iron and lightly grease if needed.
- Place one dough portion in the waffle iron and cook for 3-5 minutes until golden brown and caramelized.
- Repeat with remaining dough and serve warm.
Notes
- Tip: Pearl sugar is essential for the authentic caramelized crunch.
- Variation: Add cinnamon or chocolate chips for extra flavor.
- Serving: Enjoy warm with powdered sugar or fresh fruit.