While my husband and I were dating, we decided to take a train trip to Paris. I picked up some of these Liege Waffles before the trip, thinking they were just typical waffles. Oh. Was I wrong.
If you have never had a Liege Waffle you are not living. There is no need for syrup in these babies. The large sugar pieces caramelize during cooking creating this sweet crunch in the waffles.
In order to make these waffles you have to use the large pearl sugar, otherwise they will not be the same. I was soooo excited when I found Lars’ Own Belgian Pearl Sugar
on a trip to San Francisco. I have since realized that it is easily ordered on Amazon. Looks like I won’t have to wait another 10 years before I have one again!
So for giveaway #6, I want one of you lucky ducklings to experience a Liege waffle. Up for grabs is a package of Lars’ Own Belgian Pearl Sugar and one Cuisinart Round Classic Waffle Maker
! The only thing you will need to add is a large glass of milk! Good luck!
- 3½ cups flour (I used unbleached flour)
- 1 package dry yeast (2 1/2 tsp)
- ¾ cup lukewarm milk
- 8 oz . softened butter (2 sticks)
- 2 eggs
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 bag (8 oz.) Belgian Pearl Sugar
- Dissolve the yeast in lukewarm milk.
- In a large bowl, Gradually add all the ingredients to the flour, except for the pearl sugar.
- Place down in a warm dark spot, cover with a warm damp cloth and let the dough double in size (about 30 minutes).
- When dough has doubled in size heat your waffle iron.
- Knead in pearl sugar to dough.
- Cut dough into 8-10 pieces and gently roll.
- Place dough balls onto each side of the waffle iron (they will not be perfectly round, but that's how they are supposed to be).
- Bake in the waffle iron for about 5 minutes or until a caramelized color.
- Carefully remove waffles as the sugar is hot!!
- Wait about 5-10 minutes to eat otherwise you will scald your mouth!
- Enjoy with milk!
Recipe Source- Lars Own Belgian Pearl Sugar
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My favorite topping is lingonberry syrup with whipped cream and a spinkling of toasted almonds : +)
How have I never even heard of those?? Omg, a waffle with integrated caramel!! *swoon*
I like cooked blueberries with whipped cream on my waffles.
I like them with butter and not much else (blueberry jam sometimes)
Strawberries and homemade whipped cream! Or spekuloos!!!
blueberries and syrup…
Definitely strawberries and whipped cream!!
cane syrup
I love Coconut Syrup on waffles or pancakes.
Oh my gosh. I am dying over these! I’ve heard so much about liege waffles but have never tried them myself. You KNOW if I win I’m going to be all over these! And my fave waffle topping is raspberry jam and yogurt! (yeah, I know it’s a little weird.)
butter & powdered sugar
strawberries and whipped cream.
I’ve always wanted a waffle maker but couldn’t quite figure out the one to buy. This one is definitely at the top of the list and my fingers & toes are crossed. Thanks for sharing, especially the photo from Paris…so cool.
Oh, my favorite waffle topping is strawberries, butter and syrup. So good!
A little fresh fruit and powdered sugar do it for me!
Top it with anything! I will eat it! haha Nutella is always a fav though.
I like bananas and whipped cream on my waffles!
strawberries
I love butter or ghee and maple syrup on my waffles! Yum! But I think I’d try these plain as they sound like they have everything they need.
Blueberries and syrup – yum!
bananas and walnuts!
bueberries and sometimes cinnamon sugar
Hope you are still responding to posts..I live in San Francisco, would you happen to remember where you purchased the pearl sugar? THANKS!
Hi! I actually got it in San Fran at one of the shops in the Ferry Building, but it is also available on amazon! Hope this helps! Now I’m craving these!!!