Authentic Belgian Leige Waffle Recipe | 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.

Combine 1 cup of warm milk and active dry yeast in a bowl; let sit for about 5-10 minutes until foamy.

In a stand mixer bowl, add melted butter, salt, and sugar; mix to combine.

Add 2 room temperature eggs to the mixture and mix well.

Once the yeast mixture is foamy, add it to the bowl and mix.

Add all-purpose flour to the mixture and mix until a shaggy dough forms.

Transfer the mixture to a dough hook and knead on medium-high for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and tacky.

Grease a bowl and transfer the dough into it; cover with plastic wrap and let rise until doubled in size.

Deflate the risen dough and fold it over itself a few times.

Add the entire bag of pearl sugar to the dough and knead until incorporated.

Prepare brown butter by melting 1 stick of butter over medium heat, swirling occasionally until browned.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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