Haute Sugar Rush
Yeasted Pearl Sugar Waffles with Caramelized Crunch
30 minutes
Serves 4
BreakfastFrenchVegetarianNut-freeSoy-free
Herb's take
Bienvenue to your new breakfast obsession: these Liege-style waffles are the stuff of Parisian pastry dreams, with a caramelized crunch that rivals any bakery. Today you'll learn why pearl sugar is the secret weapon for a waffle that’s not just sweet, but texturally unforgettable.
Equipment needed
- waffle iron
Ingredients
Yield
4
Instructions
- 01In a small bowl, combine warm milk, granulated sugar, and yeast. Let stand for 5 minutes until foamy.
- 02In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour and salt.
- 03Add the foamy yeast mixture, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until you have a sticky dough.
- 04Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm spot for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
- 05Gently fold pearl sugar into the risen dough with a spatula, just until evenly distributed.
- 06Preheat your waffle iron to medium-high. Lightly brush with neutral oil.
- 07Divide dough into 8 portions. Shape each into a rough ball and place one or two at a time in the center of the hot waffle iron. Cook 3 to 5 minutes, until deeply golden and caramelized.
- 08Carefully remove waffles and let cool for 2 minutes before serving.
- 09Serve warm, preferably with good coffee or sliced fruit on the side.
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