How to Make Ann Clark Authentic Belgian Liege Waffles

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.

Add the dry ingredients and yeast to the mixing bowl; do not add the pearl sugar yet.

Add 1/2 cup of warm water to the dry mix and mix on slow speed.

Slowly add the melted butter until incorporated.

Add eggs until the batter is smooth and silky.

Transfer the thick and sticky dough to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let rise for about 1 and 1/2 hours or until doubled in size.

Once doubled in size, stir in the packet of pearl sugar until evenly distributed throughout the dough.

Divide the dough and roll into 12 even balls; it may help to use a cookie scoop or an ice cream scoop to distribute the dough.

Cover and let rise for another 15 minutes.

Grease both sides of your Belgian waffle iron with non-stick cooking spray.

Place one ball of the dough into your waffle iron at a time, close, and cook until golden brown, approximately 2 to 3 minutes.

The waffle should be a deep golden brown and the sugar will be starting to melt but not fully melted within the waffle.

Carefully remove with a spatula and serve immediately.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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