Liège Waffles

Name: Liège Waffles
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 10 waffles
Ingredients: 1 cup warm whole milk (110° to 115°); 2-1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast; 1 tablespoon sugar; 2 large eggs, room temperature; 3/4 cup butter, melted; 1 tablespoon vanilla extract; 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 3/4 cup Belgian pearl sugar; Nutella, whipped cream and fresh berries, for serving

Total Time Prep: 20 min. + rising Cook: 5 min./batch

Yield 10 waffles

Test Kitchen Approved

Made with a rich, yeasted dough and pearl sugar that caramelizes in the waffle maker, Liège waffles are even more decadent than your go-to waffles.

Ingredients

1 cup warm whole milk (110° to 115°)
2-1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
1 tablespoon sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
3/4 cup butter, melted
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup Belgian pearl sugar
Nutella, whipped cream and fresh berries, for serving

Directions

In the bowl of stand mixer, combine warm milk, yeast and sugar; let sit 5-10 minutes or until bubbly. Using the whisk attachment, add eggs, butter and vanilla extract until combined. Switch to a dough hook; gradually add flour while mixing on low speed. Knead until dough comes together, 2-3 minutes. Place bowl in a warm location. Cover; let sit 30 minutes or until dough is puffy. Gently fold in Belgian pearl sugar. Divide dough into 10 balls.
Preheat waffle maker. Bake waffle dough balls according to manufacturer’s directions until golden brown. If desired, serve with Nutella, whipped cream and fresh berries.

Nutrition Facts

1 waffle: 380 calories, 16g fat (10g saturated fat), 76mg cholesterol, 136mg sodium, 51g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 1g fiber), 7g protein.

Liege waffles are different from your average Belgian waffle. They're made with yeast, so they're a lot puffier and brioche-like, and the Belgian pearl sugar makes them extra sweet. —Julie Andrews, Rockford, Michigan

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