Belgian Liege Waffles with Pearl Sugar

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds a unique flavor while reducing saturated fat.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

pearl sugar

🥗Healthier: chopped nuts

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Chopped nuts add crunch and flavor.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk reduces calories and adds a nutty flavor.

Combine fresh yeast and warm milk in a bowl; let sit until foamy, about 5 minutes.

Mix flour, brown sugar, and salt in a large bowl.

Add the yeast mixture, eggs, honey, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients; stir until combined.

Knead in softened butter until dough is smooth and elastic, about 5-7 minutes.

Cover the dough with a damp towel or food wrapping film and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.

Gently fold in pearl sugar until evenly distributed.

Cover the bowl of dough again with a towel or food wrapping film and let the dough rise again.

Preheat the waffle iron according to manufacturer's instructions.

Divide the dough into portions and place in the preheated waffle iron.

Cook until golden brown and crisp, about 3-5 minutes.

Remove from the waffle iron and let cool slightly before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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