| 🌟 Difficulty | ⏱️ Time | 🍽️ Serves | 🔪 Skill level |
|---|---|---|---|
| ★★ Easy | 1 h 30 | 8–10 waffles | Beginner–Intermediate |
And if Waffles are great, the Belgian ones, I would say even more :) Thanks to Nathalie, my Belgian ex-colleague that made me discover them!
The difference lies in the pearl sugar and the dough that looks like a brioche (airy and fluffy) thanks to the fresh yeast.
You need to dispose also a waffle iron as in my photos though.
If you share my philosophy and you are ready to try, here it goes...
Note: This recipe doesn't include sugar unless at the end, so if you like, like my daughter a salty version, feel free to add some bacon, cheese or anything else that your instinct tells you :)
Ingredients
- 375 g flour
- 180 ml warm milk
- 30 g fresh yeast
- 2 eggs
- 8 g salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 100 g butter, melted
Sweet version:
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Pearl sugar (to taste)
Optional toppings:
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Nutella, jam, honey, melted chocolate, powdered sugar
Savory version (optional):
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Cheese, bacon, or your choice of filling
Instructions
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Prepare the dough: In a mixing bowl, add the flour. Dissolve the yeast in warm milk and pour over the flour.
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Mix: Add eggs and vanilla, mix, then add salt. Finally, add melted butter and knead for about 5 minutes until smooth.
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First rise: Cover and let the dough rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, until doubled in size.
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Add fillings: Gently fold in pearl sugar (or savory ingredients if using).
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Shape waffles: Preheat the waffle iron. Form small balls of dough (golf-ball size) and place in the center of each section.
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Cook: Bake for about 2–3 minutes until golden and caramelized.
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Serve: Let cool slightly and enjoy warm with your favorite toppings.
Tips & Variations
- Pearl sugar creates the signature caramelized crunch—worth finding if possible.
- For a lighter texture, avoid overworking the dough after rising.
- Try both sweet and savory versions for variety.
- Best enjoyed fresh and warm.
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