Liège Waffle

The Liège waffle has rounded edges and a buttery yeast dough containing pearl sugar. The sugar gives crunchy pockets and a caramel flavour during cooking. Its interior is soft, while the surface becomes crisp in the waffle iron. It is associated with the city of Liège and is eaten warm or cold, often plain.^[1]

The dough is made with flour, yeast, eggs and milk, then enriched with butter. Pearl sugar is kneaded in after the dough has risen, and the dough is divided into portions before baking in the iron. Flavourings can include vanilla or cinnamon. Liège waffles are sold as street snacks, at the city’s October fair and in tea rooms.^[1]