Belgian Waffles

Belgian Waffles are a delightful combination of crisp golden edges and a soft, fluffy center. What makes them extra special is the use of pearl sugar, which slowly caramelizes during cooking, creating sweet pockets of crunch throughout the waffle.

These waffles are not only easy to make, but also incredibly versatile — perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. You can enjoy them plain or dress them up with toppings like maple syrup, whipped cream, berries, or a scoop of ice cream.

Whether you're making a cozy weekend brunch or a sweet afternoon treat, these Belgian waffles are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.

Servings 8 waffles

Prep Time 1 20

Cook Time 40

Resting Time 0

Total Time 2

Equipment

Mixer
Waffle Iron
Belgian Pearl Sugar

Ingredients

140 g bread flour
60 g cake flour
2.5 g Instant yeast
35 g light brown sugar
2.5 g salt
35 g milk
45 g yogurt
15 g honey
1 medium egg
60 g unsalted butter, melted
50 g pearl sugar

Instructions

Make the dough

In a large bowl, add the bread flour, cake flour, yeast, brown sugar and salt first.
Then add the milk, yogurt, honey and egg into the bowl and use mixer to whisk on low speed until the mixture forms a dough.
Add the butter and continue to whisk until the dough is smooth.
Cover bowl with plastic wrap and rest the dough aside for 1 hour at room temperature.
After fermentation, add the pearl sugar and use mixer again to mix in pearl sugar for 15 seconds.

Make the waffles

Preheat the waffle iron on low heat
Divide the dough into 8~10 equal pieces and roll each piece into a ball.
Place the ball on the preheated waffle iron and sprinkle some pearl sugar over the top.
Cook over low heat for 3 minutes until golden brown.