Best 4 Liege Belgian Waffles With Pearl Sugar Recipes

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Craving some delectable and authentic Liege Belgian waffles punctuated with the distinctive crunch of pearl sugar? Embark on a culinary journey to discover the secrets of crafting these delightful treats. This guide will provide you with a step-by-step roadmap to success, ensuring your waffles turn out perfectly golden, fluffy, and brimming with irresistible flavor. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting your waffle-making adventures, this comprehensive guide will equip you with the knowledge and techniques to create Liege Belgian waffles that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

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LIEGE WAFFLES (BELGIAN PEARL SUGAR WAFFLES)



Liege Waffles (Belgian Pearl Sugar Waffles) image

I have not yet had the good fortune to visit Belgium, but I do frequent a lovely NYC cafe called Le Pain Quotidien, which is based in Belgium. I tried their crispy, caramelized Belgian Sugar Waffle, and was instantly in love. If perled sugar is not available, substitute an equal amount of coarsely crushed sugar cubes. I got this recipe off a Belgian website.

Provided by GoodMorningBurger

Categories     Breakfast

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (1/4 ounce) package yeast
1/3 cup lukewarm water
1 1/2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 cups flour
3 eggs
1 cup softened butter
1 cup pearl sugar

Steps:

  • Mix yeast, water, sugar and salt, and let develop for 15 minutes.
  • Place flour into a large bowl.
  • Make a well, pour in yeast mixture, and begin to knead.
  • Continue to knead, add eggs, one at a time, and add soft butter, 2 tablespoons each addition, mixing well.
  • Let dough rest in bowl until doubled.
  • Gently mix in pearl sugar.
  • Let rest for 15 minutes.
  • Heat waffle iron.
  • When hot, butter waffle iron, pour in 3 tablespoons dough per waffle.
  • Cook for 3-5 minutes, until waffles lightly brown on top.
  • Serve warm or room temperature.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 904.4, Fat 50.3, SaturatedFat 30.4, Cholesterol 261.5, Sodium 534.2, Carbohydrate 103.3, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 55, Protein 12.2

LIEGE BELGIAN WAFFLES WITH PEARL SUGAR



Liege Belgian Waffles with Pearl Sugar image

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

Provided by BRSMITH63

Categories     Breakfast and Brunch     Waffle Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
1 ½ tablespoons white sugar
¾ cup lukewarm milk
3 eggs
1 cup melted butter
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups flour
½ teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups pearl sugar (such as Lars' Own®)

Steps:

  • Sprinkle the 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 the yeast softens and begins to form a creamy foam.
  • Whisk the eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract into the yeast mixture until evenly blended; set aside. Stir together the 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.
  • Preheat a waffle iron according to manufacturer's instructions.
  • Place a baseball-size 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 457.8 calories, Carbohydrate 61.8 g, Cholesterol 106.1 mg, Fat 20.7 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 6.8 g, SaturatedFat 12.4 g, Sodium 277 mg, Sugar 3.1 g

LIEGE BELGIAN WAFFLES WITH PEARL SUGAR



Liege Belgian Waffles with Pearl Sugar image

These Liege waffles are sweeter than traditional Brussels Belgian waffles - a sweeter waffle that can be served for breakfast or dessert. Serve waffles warm or cooled with whipped cream and berries or drizzled with warm, melted chocolate.

Provided by BRSMITH63

Categories     Waffles

Time 1h20m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 9

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®)

Steps:

  • 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.
  • Whisk eggs, melted butter, and vanilla into the yeast mixture until evenly blended; set aside.
  • 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.
  • Preheat a waffle iron according to manufacturer's instructions.
  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 457.8 calories, Carbohydrate 61.8 g, Cholesterol 106.1 mg, Fat 20.7 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 6.8 g, SaturatedFat 12.4 g, Sodium 277 mg, Sugar 3.1 g

LIèGE WAFFLES



Liège Waffles image

These rich Belgian yeast waffles take a bit of planning (an overnight rise), but one bite and you'll forgive the extra time they take and the giant mess they leave on your waffle iron. With their buttery brioche consistency and pockets of sweet sticky sugar throughout, they're decidedly more dessert than breakfast. Don't worry if you can't find pearl sugar. Granulated sugar and water are all you need for a D.I.Y. version that yields excellent results.

Provided by Ligaya Mishan

Categories     breakfast, brunch, main course

Time 1h

Yield 16 waffles

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup (120 milliliters) nonfat milk
2 tablespoons (25 grams) brown sugar
2 1/4 teaspoons (7 grams) active dry yeast
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) vanilla extract
3 2/3 cups (460 grams) all-purpose flour, divided
1 teaspoon (6 grams) coarse or kosher salt
7 tablespoons (100 grams) butter, softened
1 cup pearl sugar, or make your own (see note)

Steps:

  • Combine the milk and 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) water in a small saucepan and heat until lukewarm, 110 to 116 degrees on an instant-read thermometer. Transfer milk mixture to the bowl of a stand mixer. Add brown sugar and yeast and stir to combine; set aside 5 minutes. (The yeast should look foamy. If it doesn't foam, discard and try again with different yeast.)
  • Whisk in the eggs and vanilla. Using the dough hook attachment on your mixer, stir in all but 1 cup of the flour. Mix in salt. Add the butter, 1 tablespoon at a time, thoroughly mixing after each addition and scraping down the bowl before adding the next. Add the remaining 1 cup flour and mix on low speed, stopping once or twice to pull the dough off the hook, about 5 minutes, or until the dough is glossy, pulls away from the side of the bowl and has gathered in a ball on the hook.
  • Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and leave at room temperature for 2 hours. The dough will double in size. Stir the puffed dough with a spoon to deflate, then re-cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight or up to 24 hours.
  • Remove dough from refrigerator and turn out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead in the pearl sugar (or your homemade version) a little at a time. The dough will be stiff but will become more pliable as it warms. Cut dough into 16 equal pieces with a bench scraper or chef's knife and return to the refrigerator.
  • Heat your waffle iron according to the manufacturer's instructions. Working with 1 or 2 balls of dough at a time (leave the rest in the refrigerator), arrange on the waffle iron and cook until golden brown all over, 2 to 5 minutes depending on your iron. Use tongs to transfer waffles to a baking sheet or cooling rack. Some of the sugar will melt out of the waffles and collect in your iron, adding an extra layer of glossy molten sugar to each waffle as you continue. Serve waffles warm.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 219, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 37 grams, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 150 milligrams, Sugar 15 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: The better the ingredients, the better the waffles will be. Look for fresh, high-quality flour, sugar, butter, and eggs. Opt for pearl sugar specifically designed for Belgian waffles, as it has a higher melting point and will create the signature caramelized crunch.
  • Follow the recipe carefully: Belgian waffle recipes can vary slightly, but it's important to follow the one you choose carefully. Make sure to measure your ingredients accurately and follow the instructions step-by-step.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter will make the waffles tough. Mix the ingredients just until they are combined.
  • Let the batter rest: Letting the batter rest for a few minutes before cooking will help the waffles rise and become fluffy.
  • Use a hot waffle iron: A hot waffle iron is essential for crispy, golden waffles. Preheat your waffle iron according to the manufacturer's instructions.
  • Don't overcrowd the waffle iron: Overcrowding the waffle iron will prevent the waffles from cooking evenly. Pour just enough batter onto the iron to cover the surface.
  • Cook the waffles until they are golden brown: The waffles are done cooking when they are golden brown and crispy. Check the waffles frequently to prevent them from burning.
  • Serve the waffles immediately: Belgian waffles are best served hot and fresh. Top them with your favorite toppings, such as butter, syrup, fruit, or whipped cream.

Conclusion:

Belgian waffles are a delicious and versatile breakfast or brunch dish. With a few simple tips, you can make perfect Belgian waffles at home. Experiment with different toppings and fillings to create your own unique waffle recipes. Enjoy!

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