Belgian Sugar Waffles | Easy Liege Waffle Recipe

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat alternative.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: egg substitute

Flaxseed meal is a vegan alternative.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories.

Heat milk to 105-115 degrees Fahrenheit and pour into a large bowl.

Add yeast to the milk and agitate slightly; let sit for 5-8 minutes until foamy.

Add 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and 2 large eggs to the yeast mixture; whisk to combine.

Switch to a wooden spoon and add 8 ounces of softened butter; mix until incorporated.

Gradually add flour (about half at a time) and sprinkle salt on top of the flour; mix until a dough forms.

Knead the dough until it doesn't stick to your fingers, incorporating the rest of the flour as needed.

Transfer the dough to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap or a damp cloth, and let rise for about 1 hour until doubled in size.

Punch down the risen dough and incorporate 8 ounces of pearl sugar by kneading it into the dough.

Form the dough into a log and cut it into quarters.

Preheat the waffle iron and spray it with kitchen spray.

Place a portion of dough in the waffle iron, close it, and cook for 3-4 minutes until golden brown.

Remove the waffle carefully, noting that the sugar will be very hot; use a wet towel to clean the waffle iron if needed.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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