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
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
- 3½ cups flour (I used unbleached flour)
- 1 package dry yeast (2 ½ tsp)
- ¾ cup lukewarm milk
- 8 oz . softened butter (2 sticks)
- 2 eggs
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 bag (8 oz.) Belgian Pearl Sugar
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Dissolve the yeast in lukewarm milk.
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In a large bowl, Gradually add all the ingredients to the flour, except for the pearl sugar.
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Place down in a warm dark spot, cover with a warm damp cloth and let the dough double in size (about 30 minutes).
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When dough has doubled in size heat your waffle iron.
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Knead in pearl sugar to dough.
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Cut dough into 8-10 pieces and gently roll.
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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).
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Bake in the waffle iron for about 5 minutes or until a caramelized color.
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Carefully remove waffles as the sugar is hot!!
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Wait about 5-10 minutes to eat otherwise you will scald your mouth!
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Enjoy with milk!
Recipe Source- Lars Own Belgian Pearl Sugar
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mysweetiepiepie
My favorite topping is lingonberry syrup with whipped cream and a spinkling of toasted almonds : +)
That French Chick
How have I never even heard of those?? Omg, a waffle with integrated caramel!! *swoon*
Annette
I like cooked blueberries with whipped cream on my waffles.
Margot C
I like them with butter and not much else (blueberry jam sometimes)
Khanh
Strawberries and homemade whipped cream! Or spekuloos!!!
Maria in NJ ~ Dolcelicious Bake Shoppe
blueberries and syrup...
Ashley Outland
Definitely strawberries and whipped cream!!
Rust
cane syrup
Yvette N.
I love Coconut Syrup on waffles or pancakes.
Elizabeth @ SugarHero.com
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.)
Donna Becker
butter & powdered sugar
Gina Guthrie
strawberries and whipped cream.
Lisa Craven
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.
Lisa Craven
Oh, my favorite waffle topping is strawberries, butter and syrup. So good!
Debra Lee
A little fresh fruit and powdered sugar do it for me!
Megan
Top it with anything! I will eat it! haha Nutella is always a fav though.
pat
I like bananas and whipped cream on my waffles!
itzia
strawberries
Aly M
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.
Caryn
Blueberries and syrup - yum!
Joanna A.
bananas and walnuts!
Nataly Carbonell
bueberries and sometimes cinnamon sugar
nvoong
Hope you are still responding to posts..I live in San Francisco, would you happen to remember where you purchased the pearl sugar? THANKS!
Jackie-theseasidebaker
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!!!