Liege waffles
Description
The recipe won't take much time. Liège waffles are famous Belgian waffles with a crispy caramelized crust and a soft, chewy interior. They are made from yeast dough with coarse sugar added, which gives them their characteristic caramel flavour when baked. They go wonderfully with morning coffee or a cup of cocoa. You can also serve them with tea or coffee.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the ingredients.
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Step 2
To prepare the starter, take 150 grams of flour (from the total amount), 150 grams of water, and 1 tsp of dry yeast.
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Step 3
Mix all starter ingredients together.
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Step 4
Cover the starter with plastic wrap and let it rise until it reaches its maximum size; when the starter begins to deflate, start preparing the main dough.
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Step 5
Prepare the ingredients for mixing the main dough, including the sourdough starter.
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Step 6
In a mixing bowl, add all the starter, the remaining flour (120 grams), ordinary sugar and salt.
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Step 7
Using the mixer, gradually pour in the egg and keep mixing until the dough is evenly textured and the gluten develops.
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Step 8
Using a mixer, gradually add the egg and keep mixing until the dough is evenly smooth and the gluten develops.
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Step 9
Using a mixer, gradually add the egg and keep mixing for an even dough texture and to develop the gluten.
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Step 10
Using a mixer, gradually pour in the egg and continue mixing until the dough has an even texture and the gluten develops.
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Step 11
Fold pearl sugar into the dough.
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Step 12
Divide the dough into equal pieces weighing about 60 grams. Preheat the waffle iron.
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Step 13
Bake the waffles on both sides until done. Cool on a wire rack.
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Step 14
The waffles turn out crispy and caramel thanks to pearl sugar that you can see on the waffle surface.
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Step 15
Liège waffles are flavorful enough on their own, but you can serve them however you like—dusted with confectioners’ sugar or with fresh berries on top. It’s absolutely delicious!