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Let me start off by saying that I have never been to Belgium. My daughter Cassi is currently an exchange student there, and I keep hearing about these amazing Belgian Sugar Waffles!!! So I decided to try and make some myself, even though I have no clue what they look like, or even taste like!!
I asked her to find me a cookbook with a Liege waffle recipe in it, she has had no luck. Then she commented on not being able to figure out how they make the sugar coating on the outside. They don't dip it in anything, it's just there. Looks like it's time for some research!
I found several recipes and they all called for Lars Own Imported Belgian Pearl Sugar {affiliate link}
So I ordered some from Amazon and waited for it to arrive. Well what do you know, there is a recipe on the back of the box! That is the one that I decided to try, since I have no clue what I am doing anyway:) I didn't know what to expect, but I was still surprised by them. These are not the Belgian Waffles that we make for breakfast, these are melted sugar coated, flaky yumminess...
How to make Belgian {Liege} Sugar Waffles:
In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in lukewarm milk.
Add the flour and salt.
Add the butter (make sure it is soft) eggs and the vanilla.
Stir together with a wooden spoon.
Cover dough and allow to rise until it doubles in size, about 30 minutes.
Heat your waffle iron.
Stir in the pearl sugar.
Scoop out about 1/4 cup of dough.
Place in heated and greased waffle iron and cook until golden brown. (mine took about 3 minutes)
CAREFULLY remove each waffle with a fork (to lift) and tongs, then place on a wire rack. Hot sugar will stick to your skin!
Allow to cool slightly before serving.
I finally got to talk to Cassi on skype yesterday, and showed her what they looked like.....success! Okay, they at least look like Liege waffles, and yes, that is what they are actually called. We will have to give you a complete update when she returns. These little treats are a snack that will set you back 3 euros each in Belgium!
They also have a chocolate filled version that I will be trying next! **We made them!! Chocolate Liege Waffles.....
Adventures in Belgium:
This may sound strange to some people, but facebook has been a lifesaver for my sanity since Cassi left last August. I know she is okay, based on the photos that she is tagged in! So, I have snagged some of those photos and I am going to post them here since we are talking about Belgian Waffles 🙂 I am not allowed to post the Opera photo, but she never said that I couldn't post these...
Cassi is the one wearing the devil's horns! I really need to find out what this was all about!!
They are apparently practicing their balancing skills
I wonder if the guy on the right, fell off or jumped? 🙂
So much history and fun...she is a lucky girl...and I miss her 🙂
Enjoy!!
Belgian Sugar Waffles
Ingredients
- 3 ½ Cups unbleached all-purpose flour
- 2 ½ Teaspoons active dry yeast
- ¾ cups lukewarm milk
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 8 ounces Belgian pearl sugar
Instructions
- In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in lukewarm milk.
- Add the flour and salt.
- Add the butter (make sure it is soft) eggs and the vanilla.
- Stir together with a wooden spoon.
- Cover dough and allow to rise until it doubles in size, about 30 minutes.
- Heat your waffle iron.
- Stir in the pearl sugar.
- Scoop out about 1/4 cup of dough.
- Place in heated and greased waffle iron and cook until golden brown. (mine took about 3 minutes)
- CAREFULLY remove each waffle with a fork (to lift) and tongs, then place on a wire rack. Hot sugar will stick to your skin!
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Kat Chavez says
Oh my goodness I literally just made waffles myself and this is sort of what I was looking for. We have a place in Cincinnati called the Taste of Belgium that has these delicious waffles, ore like dessert then waffle. Will have to give this a try even without the pearl sugar.
Chandra@The Plaid and Paisley Kitchen says
Oh How wonderful for your daughter! These waffles look so good and they are making me so hungry! I am so glad that you linked up at Show Me Your Plaid Monday's! You have been pinned and I hope that you return each week!
Kristen @ Ladybug Blessings says
ah these look amazing!! Thanks so much for linking up to Handmade Tuesdays @ http://www.ladybug-blessings.com
Tumbleweed Contessa says
Oh my! What a story and what an investigative cooking reporter you are. Usually I browse the story to get to the recipe. Just the opposite here. I want to hear more about Belgium and the waffles. Keep us posted! Thanks for sharing at my party this week. Linda
marcie@flavorthemoments says
Love the pictures! I've never been to Belgium either, but the waffles would make me feel like I had. They look so good!
Chantana S. says
Thank you for sharing good secret cooking. I live in Thailand and quite far from Europe. Once time I tasted Franchise Waffles in Bangkok and I know it must have secret. I have to try and find out Belgian Sugar.