Liège Belgian Waffles with Pearl Sugar
These waffles come from Belgium. They use special pearl sugar.
The sugar melts in the iron. This makes sweet and crunchy spots on the waffle.
By Nadia Kovalenko
Posted October 10, 2026Share
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These waffles come from Belgium. They use special pearl sugar.
The sugar melts in the iron. This makes sweet and crunchy spots on the waffle.
Quick Tip Read the recipe in its entirety before you start cooking. This will help you understand the ingredients, steps, and timing involved, and allow you to prepare any necessary equipment or ingredients beforehand.
Ingredients 9
1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
1.5 tablespoons white sugar
0.75 cup lukewarm milk
3 large eggs
1 cup melted butter
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups flour
0.5 teaspoon salt
1.5 cups pearl sugar (such as Lars' Own®)
Instructions
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1
Put yeast and white sugar in warm milk in a small bowl. The milk must be 100 degrees F or 40 degrees C or less. Wait 15 minutes until it foams.
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2
Whisk the eggs, melted butter, and vanilla into the yeast mix. Mix it well and set it aside.
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3
Mix flour and salt in a large bowl. Make a hole in the middle and pour in the egg mix. Stir until it becomes a soft dough. Cover it with a cloth. Let it rise in a warm place between 80 and 95 degrees F or 27 and 35 degrees C for 30 minutes. Stir in the pearl sugar.
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4
Heat your waffle iron as the manual says.
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5
Put a ball of dough the size of a baseball on the iron. Cook for about 2 minutes until golden. Let the waffles cool for 2 to 3 minutes.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 10
Amount Per Serving
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Calories 458 kcal
% Daily Value *
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Total Fat 21g
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Saturated Fat 12g
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Cholesterol 106mg
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Sodium 277mg
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Total Carbohydrate 62g
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Dietary Fiber 1g
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Protein 7g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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