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Crispy Belgian Liège Waffles Recipe with Pearl Sugar and Berries

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A quick and easy recipe for authentic Belgian Liège waffles featuring caramelized pearl sugar and fresh berries, delivering a crispy exterior and tender, chewy inside.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups (320g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 packet (7g/2 ¼ tsp) active dry yeast
  • ¾ cup (180ml) warm whole milk (about 110°F/43°C)
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 10 tablespoons (140g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • ¾ cup (150g) pearl sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (150g) fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, or raspberries)
  • Powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)

Instructions

  1. Activate the yeast: In a small bowl, combine warm milk and granulated sugar. Sprinkle yeast on top, stir lightly, and let sit until foamy (about 10 minutes).
  2. Mix the dough: In a large bowl or stand mixer, combine flour and salt. Add yeast mixture, eggs, softened butter, and vanilla extract. Knead until smooth and sticky, about 8 minutes by hand or 5 minutes in mixer. Add flour sparingly if too sticky.
  3. First rise: Cover dough and let rise in a warm spot until doubled in size, about 45-60 minutes.
  4. Add pearl sugar: Gently fold pearl sugar into risen dough without crushing the sugar pieces.
  5. Preheat waffle iron: Heat to high and lightly grease if needed.
  6. Cook waffles: Scoop about ⅓ cup (80g) dough per waffle onto iron. Cook 3-5 minutes until golden brown with caramelized sugar pockets.
  7. Cool and serve: Transfer waffles to a cooling rack to keep crisp. Serve warm topped with fresh berries and optional powdered sugar.

Notes

Use warm milk at about 110°F (43°C) to activate yeast properly. Do not overfold pearl sugar to keep chunks intact. Preheat waffle iron well to caramelize sugar. Soften butter before mixing. For vegan version, substitute butter with vegan margarine and eggs with flax eggs. Store waffles in airtight container in fridge up to 2 days or freeze up to 1 month. Reheat in toaster or oven to maintain crispiness.

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Keywords: Belgian waffles, Liège waffles, pearl sugar waffles, crispy waffles, brunch recipe, sweet waffles, caramelized sugar waffles

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