Belgian Liège Waffles with Caramelized Pearl Sugar

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Sweet, dense waffles studded with caramelized pearl sugar nuggets that provide a delightful crunch and deep caramel flavor — a beloved Belgian street treat. This Belgian-inspired street-food recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, combines all-purpose flour, active dry yeast, warm whole milk into a breakfast that fuels the morning without the midday crash — make-ahead-friendly and balanced enough to anchor the first meal of the day. Each serving lands at about 290 calories and feeds 6, so it sits comfortably in a weekly breakfast rotation alongside fruit, yogurt, or coffee. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 20 min Serves 6 Belgian cuisine 290 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a small bowl, dissolve 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast and 2 tbsp granulated sugar in 3/4 cup warm whole milk (110°F). Let stand for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
  2. Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour and 1/2 tsp salt. Make a well in the center and add 2 large eggs, 1 tsp vanilla extract, the yeast mixture, and 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter. Mix until a sticky dough forms.
  3. Step 3: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the dough rise in a warm place for 1 hour until doubled in size.
  4. Step 4: Gently fold 3/4 cup Belgian pearl sugar into the dough, distributing evenly without crushing the sugar.
  5. Step 5: Preheat a waffle iron to medium-high heat and lightly grease it. Scoop about 1/3 cup of dough onto the center and cook for 3-4 minutes until the waffles are golden brown and caramelized from the sugar.
  6. Step 6: Remove waffles carefully and serve warm, optionally topped with fresh fruit or whipped cream.

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