Liège Belgian Waffles with Pearl Sugar

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These Liège waffles are sweeter than Brussels Belgian waffles and can be served for breakfast or dessert. Serve waffles warm or cooled with whipped cream and berries or drizzled with warm, melted chocolate.

Submitted by BRSMITH63
Updated on November 3, 2023
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Additional Time:
45 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 20 mins
Servings:
10
Yield:
10 waffles
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 10 servings

  • 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast

  • 1 ½ tablespoons white sugar

  • ¾ cup lukewarm milk

  • 3 large eggs

  • 1 cup melted butter

  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

  • 3 cups flour

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • 1 ½ cups pearl sugar (such as Lars' Own®)

Directions

  1. Sprinkle yeast and white sugar over warm milk in a small bowl. The milk should be no more than 100 degrees F (40 degrees C). Let stand for 15 minutes until yeast softens and begins to form a creamy foam.

  2. Whisk eggs, melted butter, and vanilla into the yeast mixture until evenly blended; set aside.

  3. Stir together flour and salt in a separate large bowl, and make a well in the center. Pour the egg mixture into the well, then stir in the flour mixture until a soft dough forms. Cover with a light cloth and let rise in a warm place, 80 to 95 degrees F (27 to 35 degrees C), until doubled in volume, about 30 minutes. Gently mix in the pearl sugar.

  4. Preheat a waffle iron according to manufacturer's instructions.

  5. Place a baseball-sized ball of dough on the preheated waffle iron. Cook waffles until golden and crisp, about 2 minutes. Repeat with remaining dough. Allow waffles to cool for 2 to 3 minutes before serving.

Recipe Tips

You can get Lars Own Belgian pearl sugar online. In a pinch, you can break sugar cubes into four to eight smaller pieces, or you can use Swedish pearl sugar.

If you'd like to cook the waffles later, shape the dough into balls, wrap in plastic wrap or waxed paper, and refrigerate overnight.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

458 Calories
21g Fat
62g Carbs
7g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 458
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 21g 27%
Saturated Fat 12g 62%
Cholesterol 106mg 35%
Sodium 277mg 12%
Total Carbohydrate 62g 22%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 7g 14%
Calcium 41mg 3%
Iron 2mg 12%
Potassium 109mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.