Liege Wafels Recipe
Pastry dough style Belgian wafels with baked in pearl sugar, topped with blueberry, strawberry, powdered sugar, two eggs, choice meat
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Ingredients
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Waffle Batter
Toppings
Method
Prepare the Waffle Batter
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm milk (about 110°F) and sugar. Sprinkle the active dry yeast over the milk and let it sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and a pinch of salt.
- 3
Combine Wet Ingredients
In another bowl, melt the unsalted butter. Add the eggs, vanilla extract, and the frothy yeast mixture. Mix well.
- 4
Combine Mixtures
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
- 5
Incorporate Pearl Sugar
Fold in the pearl sugar into the batter until evenly distributed.
- 6
Let the Batter Rise
Cover the bowl with a kitchen towel and let the batter rise in a warm place for about 45 minutes to an hour, or until it has doubled in size.
Cook the Waffles
- 7
Preheat Waffle Iron
Preheat your Belgian waffle maker according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- 8
Cook Waffles
Once preheated, lightly grease the waffle maker with cooking spray. Pour enough batter into the waffle iron to fill it (about 1/2 to 3/4 cup, depending on the size of your waffle maker). Close the lid and cook until golden brown and crispy, about 4-6 minutes.
- 9
Repeat
Remove the cooked waffle and repeat the process with remaining batter.
Prepare the Toppings
- 10
Cook the Meat
In a skillet over medium heat, cook your choice of meat (bacon or sausage) until crispy and fully cooked. Set aside.
- 11
Prepare Fruits
Wash the blueberries and strawberries, and slice the strawberries if needed.
Serve
- 12
Plate the Waffles
Place the waffles on plates and top with blueberries, strawberries, a sprinkle of powdered sugar, and the cooked meat.
- 13
Enjoy
Serve warm and enjoy your delicious Liege Wafels!

