Belgian Liege Waffles | BEST Waffles Ever!!

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.

In the bowl of a stand mixer, add 1/2 cup lukewarm whole milk, 1/3 cup lukewarm water, 2 large beaten eggs, 3 teaspoons instant yeast, 2 tablespoons honey, 3 tablespoons light brown sugar, a splash of vanilla, and 3/4 teaspoon fine salt; stir to combine.

Gradually add 3 and 2/3 cups bread flour, leaving out 1 cup for later.

Knead the dough with a dough hook until it forms a cohesive ball.

Slowly add 2 sticks of cubed unsalted butter, one piece at a time, mixing until incorporated before adding the next piece.

Add the remaining 1 cup of bread flour and knead until the dough is smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes.

Transfer the dough to a lightly greased bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled in size, about 2 hours.

Punch down the dough, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate overnight or up to 24 hours.

After the resting period, add 1 and 1/2 cups of pearl sugar to the dough and knead it in.

Cut the dough into 10 equal pieces and roll each piece into a ball.

Preheat a Belgian waffle iron and cook each waffle for about 4 to 5 minutes.

Serve with toppings like Nutella, berries, or whipped cream.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens