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Liege waffles made at home! We top these sweet waffles with nutella and strawberries but the options are really endless!
Can we just take a moment here to discuss my newest obsession?
Liege waffles. OMG.
Have you ever had these little bites of heaven? They’re seriously outrageous.
Wait! Don’t roll your eyes and click away. Liege waffles are NOT like the traditional breakfast waffle that you grew up eating!
This liege waffle recipe is made with a yeast dough (don’t freak out, this is totally easy!) and I personally think they make a better dessert than breakfast.
What makes these waffles so special is the little chunks of Belgian sugar in the dough. You fold it in right before cooking the waffles and the chunks of sugar caramelize and create these little pockets of sugary heaven that will honest to God make you weak in the knees.
I would have a really hard time deciding on my favorite way to eat these. Plain, straight from the waffle iron ranks right up there near the top though. Topped with Nutella and strawberry is certainly delicious too.
I first saw liege waffles over on Oh, Sweet Basil and she topped hers with cookie butter and raspberries. Brilliant, I say.
Her recipe is a Waffle Love copycat. I’ve never had a Waffle Love waffle before, so I searched high and low for the perfect authentic liege waffle.
I’m super happy with this recipe, but do plan to try Carrian’s Waffle Love copycat at some point!
You can buy the Belgian pearl sugar (affiliate) right from Amazon. I know you don’t want to buy special sugar just for a waffle, but please trust me on this: Worth it. WORTH IT. SOOOO WORTH IT. Sorry…I’m a little obsessed.
And, if you’re in the market for an excellent waffle iron (affiliate link), I could not be more happy with mine. It works perfectly for any kind of waffle you’d like to make!
Looking for a more traditional waffle? Try this waffle recipe. It’s the best Beglian waffle out there!
Liege Waffles with Nutella and Strawberries
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1/3 cup warm water about 110F
- 1 1/2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups flour
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup pearl sugar
- Nutella and sliced strawberries for topping
Instructions
- Add the yeast, warm water, and sugar to a small bowl and let sit for 10 minutes or until yeast is foamy.
- Add the flour, salt, and cinnamon to the bowl of a stand mixer. Make a well in the center of the flour and pour the yeast into the well.
- Turn mixer, fitted with the paddle attachment, to low and begin mixing. Crack in the eggs one at a time, making sure each is incorporated before adding the next.
- With the mixer on low, slowly stir in the melted butter. Increase speed to medium and beat for 1 minute or until everything is well combined. Batter will be thicker than a normal waffle batter, but much wetter than a traditional yeast dough.
- Place the mixing bowl in a warm spot and cover. Let rise 45 minutes or until doubled. Gently fold in the sugar pearls and let rest for 15 more minutes.
- Heat your waffle iron (mine only has one heat setting, if yours has more than one setting start at a medium heat and experiment) and spoon about 1/4 cup of batter into the center of your waffle iron. Close and cook for about 3 minutes or until golden brown and crisp. Use a fork to remove the waffles from the iron. Be careful of the melted sugar as it's very hot and will burn you if you touch it.
- Top waffles with Nutella and strawberries or just eat them as is.
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Jennie @themessybakerblog says
I ain’t scurrred. Pass the yeast, because I need these waffles in my life. Yum!
Stephanie @ Eat. Drink. Love. says
These look INCREDIBLE!
Liz says
Just wondering…. What do the waffles taste like without the pearl sugar ?
Karly says
@Liz,
Honestly? Not as good. They’ll taste more like bready waffles. They’d probably be good with syrup on them, but it’s truly the little nuggets of sugar in there that make these. I personally wouldn’t make them without it. 🙂
Joanne says
I’ve gone far too long without liege waffles in my life, don’t you think? Good think I bought a TON of strawberries this week. Because, health.
Karly says
@Joanne,
Yes. Good thing.
Els says
I am from Belgium and it’s great to read about “our” waffles. In Belgium Liege waffles are typically sold in railwaystations. Their smell is so divine, that you have to buy one, when you walk past a such a shop.
We don’t eat waffles as breakfast though, more like a snack.
When making these waffels you should use real Belgium pearl sugar made by Tiense suiker.
Not sure if you can buy it in the US. If not, then it’s a shame really.
Debby Labye says
You can buy pearl sugar here now. The “Tiense suiker” is sold on Amazon. Look for Belgian pearl sugar there. I buy mine 5 pounds at a time.
Katrina @ WVS says
We often make yeasted waffles at home! We prefer them to regular waffles, but I LOVE these liege mini waffles with tons of chocolate – they look KILLER!
Kathi @ Deliciously Yum! says
I have never heard of liege waffles and I cannot wait to try these now. To say that I am intrigued would be an understatement!! We love breakfast for dinner over here, so this will be happening ASAP!
Karly says
@Kathi @ Deliciously Yum!,
Let me know what you think!!
marcie says
A yeast waffle? I’m definitely trying that, and I will buy the special sugar. Something tells me I’ll be using it all quickly cuz I’ll be hooked on these waffles. Pinning to try and thanks for sharing, Karly! 🙂
Karly says
@marcie,
As soon as we had our first batch eaten, I ordered 3 more boxes of the sugar. 😉 It’s dangerous.
Melanie @ Carmel Moments says
Definitely not rolling my eyes at this one. I love working with yeast and these look down right awesome! Pinning for sure!
Jamie | Jamie's Recipes says
We have been waffle crazy this year since I got a pretty sweet waffle maker for Christmas. I will have to order some of that sugar so we can have an authentic waffle experience.
Karly says
@Jamie | Jamie’s Recipes,
Enjoy!
Stephanie @ Plain Chicken says
OMG! I LOVE Liege Waffles. I make a bee straight to the waffle truck when I go to NYC. Can’t wait to try these!
Karly says
@Stephanie @ Plain Chicken,
I really want to try one off a food truck. Just sounds so fun! No food trucks in Nebraska, though. 😉
simple green moms says
these sounds super delicious on this rainy morning! heck… they sound super delicious on ANY morning! yum!
Megan {Country Cleaver} says
I feel like me and these waffles would totally be BFF’s.
Karly says
@Megan {Country Cleaver},
Totally.
Chloe @ foodlikecake says
Those look amazing! I love waffles but somehow I’ve lived my life never having THESE 🙂 Must make these soon!
Belinda@themoonblushbaker says
My favorite topping has to be peanut butter and peanut Britte crumble. These look perfect thanks to your photography and cooking skill; got to try this week.
Karly says
@Belinda@themoonblushbaker,
Thanks! And peanut butter and brittle sounds amazing!