World Flavors Cookbook

Belgian Waffles (Liege Style)

Name: Belgian Waffles (Liege Style)
Cook time: 10 min
Cuisine: Belgium
Ingredients: 500g flour; 1 packet dry yeast; 250ml warm milk; 2 eggs; 200g butter, softened; 1 tsp vanilla; 1 cup pearl sugar; Pinch of salt

Dense, chewy waffles made with an enriched yeast dough and pearl sugar that caramelizes on the outside.

Cuisine: Belgium

Ingredients

500g flour
1 packet dry yeast
250ml warm milk
2 eggs
200g butter, softened
1 tsp vanilla
1 cup pearl sugar
Pinch of salt

Instructions

1. Dissolve yeast in warm milk. 2. Mix with flour, eggs, and salt to form a dough. 3. Let rise for 45 minutes. 4. Knead in the softened butter and vanilla, then the pearl sugar. 5. Divide into 8 portions and let rest for 15 minutes. 6. Bake in a waffle iron until dark golden and the sugar has caramelized. 7. Serve warm, plain or with whipped cream.