Belgian Liege Waffles
These Belgian Liège waffles are rich, chewy, and golden with crisp edges and caramelized pockets of pearl sugar. Made with a buttery, yeasted dough, they’re perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert.
Servings: 6
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon dry instant yeast
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter melted and cooled
- 2 large eggs at room temperature
- 6 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup milk full fat or low fat
For Serving (optional)
- Powdered sugar
- Honey
- Maple syrup
- Fresh fruit e.g. bananas, strawberries, blueberries, raspberries
- Whipped cream
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour and instant dry yeast. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted and cooled butter, eggs, sugar, salt, vanilla extract, and milk until well combined.
- Form the Dough: Pour the wet mixture into the bowl with the flour and yeast. Mix until a dough forms, then knead by hand or in a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook until smooth and elastic—about 5–6 minutes by hand or 4–5 minutes on medium-high speed in the mixer.
- First Rise: Lightly spray the dough with oil, cover the bowl with plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for 30–45 minutes, or until doubled in size.
- Shape and Rest: Once risen, punch down the dough to release air. Divide into 11–12 equal portions, cover with plastic wrap, and let rest for 5–10 minutes while your waffle maker preheats.
- Cook the Waffles: Spray the waffle iron generously with non-stick cooking spray. Gently flatten each piece of dough and place it in the waffle maker. Cook until golden brown and puffed. Start on a low temperature and adjust as needed depending on your waffle maker model.
- Let waffles cool slightly, then sift powdered sugar over the top. Serve with your favorite toppings like honey, maple syrup, whipped cream, Nutella, or fresh fruit.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 190kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 125mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 20g