Belgian Liège Waffles with Pearl Sugar for a Sweet Crunch

1. 1

   In a bowl, combine warm milk and yeast, letting it sit for 5 minutes until frothy.

2. 2

   In another bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, salt, and vanilla.

3. 3

   Add melted butter and eggs to the yeast mixture, then mix with the dry ingredients.

4. 4

   Knead the dough until smooth, cover, and let it rise for 30 minutes.

5. 5

   Preheat a waffle iron and lightly grease it before adding the dough.

6. 6

   Sprinkle pearl sugar over the dough in the waffle iron, then close and cook until golden.

7. 7

   Serve warm, optionally topped with whipped cream or fresh fruit.

Per serving