Liege Waffles

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons instant dry yeast
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/3 cup lukewarm water
• 3 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup butter, melted
• 1 cup Belgian pearl sugar

Instructions

1. In the bowl of a stand mixer combing flour, brown sugar, yeast, and salt. Mix together on low using the paddle attachment.
2. Pour in lukewarm water and mix on low for 30 seconds.
3. Add in eggs one at a time, mixing on low for 20 seconds between each egg.
4. Pour in vanilla extract. Mix on low, adding in melted butter gradually until batter is smooth. Batter will be very thick and very sticky.
5. Cover and let rise for 1 hour, 30 minutes.
6. Stir in Belgian pearl sugar and let rise an additional 15 minutes.
7. Preheat a Belgian waffle iron. Brush with melted butter and cook about 1/4 cup of batter at a time. Cook until golden brown on each side.

Note: Waffles can be kept warm on a baking sheet in a 200 degree oven until all are cooked and ready to serve.

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