Liege waffles are chewier and breadier than normal waffles. The dough is not as liquidy and can be formed into balls with your hands. I mix in pearl sugar for a crispy and sweet outer shell. I like how they are not too sweet but you can add some extra sugar to the dough for more sweetness. I use sourdough discard to add a little more complexity. If the sourdough is not active I add a little yeast. Allowing the dough to rise overnight in the fridge works well and makes the dough less sticky and easier to handle. I use a normal waffle maker but the pearl sugar makes the waffle maker difficult to clean. I made a blueberry sauce. Also good with strawberries and whipped cream.
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Ingredients
- 1c (240g) sourdough starter, can use less if do not have full amount
- 1/2c water, room temp
- 1 stick (113g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 188g (1 1/2c) all purpose flour
- 1/2t instant yeast (optional)
- 2T sugar (optional)
- 1/2t salt
- 2/3c pearl sugar
Steps
- mix the water and sourdough starter with a wooden spoon
- stir in melted butter
- stir in large egg
- add flour, salt, yeast and sugar (if using)
- stir until combined
- allow to rise 1-4 hours or overnight in fridge
- heat waffle maker
- mix in pearl sugar
- divide dough into 8-9 balls
- cook waffles a few minutes until starting to brown on outside, can flip and cook other side depending on how waffle maker works
