Liege Waffles
You’ve never had a waffle like a Liege Waffle! These waffles are similar to a Belgian waffle but made sweeter by pearl sugar. They are perfectly crispy on the outside and warm and soft on the inside. Topped with fresh berries and whipped cream, you won’t find a largest brunch companion!
It’s no secret I love breakfast. I think well-nigh every breakfast recipe I write, I have to remind you that it’s the weightier meal of the day (in my opinion!). I moreover can’t help but love a good brunch served with warm waffles or fluffy pancakes, a side of scrambled eggs, and a fun drink like an Orange Julius!
Liege Waffle
At this point, let’s be honest, we all want to know what a liege waffle is right?! How is it different, and why does it squint so darn cute? Well, a liege waffle is a type of Belgian waffle that is a little sweeter considering of the pearl sugar. The dough is much thicker than your usual waffle batter, and you unquestionably form little dough balls to put into your waffle iron. They are crispy on the outside and warm and soft and dreamy on the inside. This liege waffle recipe is a copycat of the wondrous waffles you can get at Bruges here in Salt Lake City, Utah!
If you are a waffle lover, you need to waif everything and make this recipe right NOW! It’s that good. I think it’s unscratched to say that waffles are my favorite breakfast supplies and these are knock your socks off amazing. I like to dress them up on the super sweet side by subtracting raspberries and a powdered sugar glaze. Once at a fun friends brunch, I served them for dessert with a scoop of ice surf and some hot fudge on top. I’m drooling just thinking well-nigh it now! These waffles are the perfect brunch or special occasion breakfast that will go lanugo in the history books (and hopefully your recipe book!).
Ingredients
The weightier part well-nigh these liege waffles is that they aren’t any harder than a homemade waffle. This is a yeasted waffle, so make sure to double-check your pantry for some instant yeast.The other special ingredient is Belgian pearl sugar. I just got some on Amazon, but you may be worldly-wise to find some in stores too. You don’t need a special waffle iron for this recipe, I got yonder with using my usual one. Another ingredient I sometimes add is vanilla extract. You can find the measurements unelevated in the recipe card.
- Whole Milk: I really recommend using whole milk considering it helps the thrash get so thick and creamy.
- All-Purpose Flour: This is the easiest to work with. I haven’t tried this recipe with gluten-free or other varieties of flour, so I’m not sure how they would work.
- Instant Yeast: This is how you will get pillowy and fluffy waffles. You can use instant or zippy dry yeast.
- Granulated Sugar: This is a sweet waffle, so a little sugar goes into the thrash too. This helps the outside to get nice and golden brown. You could use brown sugar instead if you prefer.
- Butter: I prefer to use unsalted so that I can tenancy the value of salt that ends up in the batter.
- Eggs: Make sure to leave them out surpassing you go to make this recipe, the thrash will come together largest if they are room temperature.
- Salt: To wastefulness out all the sweet flavors.
- Sugar Pearls: This is what makes this waffle so unique and delicious! You’ve got to try them, you’re going to love it!
Liege Waffle Recipe
The weightier part well-nigh liege waffles is you really don’t have to go out of your way to make them. They have one uneaten step, which is vitalizing the yeast and letting the dough rest so it can rise. I make homemade specie all the time so this doesn’t plane finger like an uneaten step to me, I know how succulent the results will be so it’s totally worth it!
- Warm Milk and Activate Yeast: Heat the milk for 15 seconds in the microwave, until lukewarm. Add the packet of yeast and mix. Let sit for 2-3 minutes until dissolved.
- Make Batter: In a large bowl, add the flour, sugar, butter, eggs, salt, and milk mixture. Mix until fully combined. Set whispered and let rise until doubled, well-nigh 30 minutes.
- Heat Iron: When the dough has risen, grease and heat your waffle iron.
- Fold Sugar Pearls Into Dough: Fold in the sugar pearls to the dough. Portion out the dough and form into 4 ounce balls.
- Cook Dough: Flatten the balls slightly into patties and melt in the preheated waffle iron for 3-4 minutes, until deep golden brown.
Tips for Making Liege Waffles
These liege waffles are a total breeze, but I unchangingly fathom tips when I go to make a recipe for the first time! Here are a few tips for cooking the weightier waffles you’ll overly have.
- Adjusting Sweetness: The sugar pearls make these waffles quite sweet, so if you prefer a little less sugar finger self-ruling to reduce or omit the granulated sugar in the recipe.
- Cook Time: The melt time depends on your waffle maker. I found the weightier temperature for my waffle maker to be well-nigh medium and they cooked for just well-nigh 3 and a half minutes.
- Toppings: Serve with whatever toppings your heart desires! Syrup, jam, Nutella, chocolate, strawberries, bananas, the list goes on! These waffles are succulent plane on their own. I mentioned older that I’ve plane eaten them as a dessert waffle with ice surf and sundae toppings. However you eat them, you are going to fall in love!
Storing Leftovers
This yeast dough is really versatile, and I share my tips on storing dough below. Your liege waffles are going to make the weightier leftovers. I prefer to reheat them in the oven to alimony the outside nice and crispy!
- In the Refrigerator: Cooked waffles can be stored in an snapped container and refrigerated for 4-5 days.
- Freezing Dough: The dough can be frozen at step 2. It can be pre-portioned into balls and frozen. Stored in a ziplock freezer bag for up to 3 months. Let it thaw overnight in the fridge surpassing subtracting sugar pearls to individual balls (a tablespoon or so). Let rest for 5-10 minutes surpassing cooking.
- Storing Dough: The dough can be prepped the night before, covered, and stored in the fridge overnight. Let come to room temperature surpassing subtracting the sugar pearls and portioning. Melt as directed.
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Liege Waffles
Ingredients
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet of instant yeast
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 10 ounces unsalted butter melted
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ cups sugar pearls
Instructions
- Heat the milk for 15 seconds in the microwave, until lukewarm. Add the packet of yeast and mix. Let sit for 2-3 minutes until dissolved.
- In a large bowl, add the flour, sugar, butter, eggs, salt, and milk mixture. Mix until fully combined. Set whispered and let rise until doubled, well-nigh 30 minutes.
- When the dough has risen, grease and heat your waffle iron.
- Fold in the sugar pearls to the dough. Portion out the dough and form into 4 ounce balls.
- Flatten the balls slightly into patties and melt in the preheated waffle iron for 3-4 minutes, until deep golden brown.
