Learn how to make a liege waffle recipe at home! Made with a yeast dough and pearl sugar, these Belgian style waffles are the best topped with whipped cream for breakfast or dessert.
In a 2-cup measuring glass, stir together the milk, yeast, and sugar. Let sit 5 minutes, or until foamy.
Preheat the oven to 100℉ or "bread-proof" setting. Place a rack in the center position.
In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a bread hook (or dough hook), mix together the milk-yeast mixture, flour, butter, eggs, vanilla, cinnamon, salt, and 1/4 cup pearl sugar on medium-low speed until well combined.
Cover with foil and place in oven to proof 30 minutes, or until doubled in size.
Preheat a waffle iron.
On a well-floured surface, add the dough and make a slight depression in the center. In stages, add some of the the remaining 1/2 cup pearl sugar to the center of the dough. Using your hands or a dough scraper, fold the edges of the dough over the sugar. Repeat until combined and no sugar remains.
Using a dough scraper, divide the dough into 4 pieces. Divide those 4 pieces into 3 pieces, for a total of 12 pieces. Using a kitchen scape, portion each piece to weigh 3 ounces.
Add 1 piece of dough to the waffle iron and cook 3 minutes 15 seconds, or until golden brown. Place on a pan in the oven to keep warm while cooking the remaining dough.
Top waffles with strawberries and whipped cream to serve. Enjoy!
Notes
Belgian pearl sugar: Made of larger fragments of sugar, pearl sugar is often used to add sweetness and crunch to the interior of baked goods. It can be found online or in a gourmet cooking store.Storage:Keep any leftovers in an airtight container on the counter or in the fridge up to 3 days.