Classic French Gaufres de Liège (Liege-style Waffles)
Though rooted in Belgium, these caramelized pearl sugar waffles are beloved in France — chewy, rich, and golden.
🍳 Cook: 90 min🍽️ Makes 8
Nutrition
290
Calories
—
Protein
—
Carbs
—
Fat
Ingredients
| 350 g | All-purpose flour | |
| 120 ml | Milk, lukewarm | |
| 7 g | Active dry yeast | |
| 2 | Eggs | |
| 200 g | Unsalted butter, softened | |
| 1 tsp | 5 ml | Vanilla extract |
| ½ tsp | 2.5 ml | Salt |
| 2 tbsp | 30 ml | Sugar |
| 150 g | Belgian pearl sugar |
Instructions
Though rooted in Belgium, these caramelized pearl sugar waffles are beloved in France — chewy, rich, and golden.
Cooking Time: 90 minutes (includes rising). Calories: ~290 kcal per waffle (makes 8).
- Dissolve yeast in warm milk and let sit 5 minutes.
- In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, salt, eggs, vanilla, and yeast mixture.
- Add butter gradually, kneading until smooth. Let rise for 60 minutes.
- Fold in pearl sugar. Divide into 8 balls.
- Cook in waffle iron for 4–5 minutes until golden and caramelized.
Tips:
- Use pearl sugar for signature crunch — don't substitute.
- Best served warm, dusted with powdered sugar or dipped in chocolate.