Luscious Belgian Liege Waffles with Pearl Sugar Crust

Name: Luscious Belgian Liege Waffles with Pearl Sugar Crust
Prep time: 2 h
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h
Yield: 6 large waffles
Cuisine: Breakfast
Ingredients: Whole milk; Active dry yeast; Sugar; Vanilla extract; Eggs; All-purpose flour; Salt; Unsalted butter; Belgian pearl sugar

A decadent Belgian treat with a caramelized exterior.

Crunchy yet soft, these Liege waffles are a heavenly indulgence perfect for breakfast or brunch.

2 h
6 large waffles
Intermediate

Ingredients

Yeast Dough

Whole milk

1 cup, warmed to 100°F (38°C)

Active dry yeast

2 ¼ teaspoons (1 packet)

Sugar

3 tablespoons

Vanilla extract

2 teaspoons

Eggs

3 large, room temperature

Dough

All-purpose flour

4 cups

Salt

1 teaspoon

Unsalted butter

2 sticks (1 cup), softened

Pearl Sugar Coating

Belgian pearl sugar

1 cup

Preparation

Activating the Yeast

Bloom the yeast

In a bowl, mix warm milk with yeast. Allow it to bloom for 5 minutes.

Add sugar and vanilla

Add sugar and vanilla extract, stirring until dissolved.

Incorporate eggs

Beat in eggs one at a time.

Preparing the Dough

Combine dry ingredients

In a large bowl, combine flour and salt.

Form dough

Mix in the yeast mixture until a shaggy dough forms.

Knead the dough

Knead in softened butter until smooth; about 5-7 minutes.

Ensure the butter is fully incorporated for an even texture. Knead until the dough pulls away cleanly from the bowl.

Cooking Process

First Rise

Cover the dough; let rise in a warm place until doubled in size (about 1 hour).

Add Pearl Sugar

Gently fold pearl sugar into the dough.

Bake Waffles

Cook in a preheated waffle iron on medium-high heat until golden brown and crispy.

Plating & Serving