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Liège waffles · pearl-sugar waffles
Buttery yeast waffles with caramelized pockets of pearl sugar. Golden outside, soft inside, and lovely just as they are.
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A NOTE FROM THE KITCHEN
A soft dough, not a pouring batter.
The base batch makes eight small waffles. Belgian pearl sugar creates the characteristic crunchy pockets; fine decorating sugar is not an equivalent substitute. Use a waffle iron suitable for sweet dough and follow its care instructions.
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Liège waffles · pearl-sugar waffles
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BEHIND THE DISH · Liège, Belgium
Liège waffles · pearl-sugar wafflesBeyond the plate.
Butter-rich dough and pearl sugar make a waffle that needs little embellishment. Its caramelized edges are part of the treat.
ORIGINS & EVOLUTION
Different from the Brussels waffle.
Belgian tourism sources distinguish the compact, rounded Liège waffle from the more rectangular Brussels style. Large sugar pieces baked into the dough are a defining feature.
CULTURAL CONTEXT
Sweetness built into the waffle.
The pearl sugar creates pockets of sweetness and crunch as it meets the hot iron. That helps explain why this waffle works well without syrup or a pile of toppings.
AT THE TABLE
Give rich dough time.
Our version is a yeast dough, not a pouring batter. Let it become puffy before portioning, and use moderate heat so the center cooks while the sugar caramelizes.
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