What is Belgian pearl sugar?
Belgian pearl sugar is a type ofdensely-compacted sugar derived from beets. It has a coarse texture and a pebble-like appearance. It is the key ingredient in Liege waffles. The beets used to make our Belgian pearl sugar are grown GMO-free on Belgian farms and later refined to the highest industrial standards.
Does your Liege waffle recipe make a batter or dough?
Authentic Liege waffles are baked from a yeasted dough, not a batter.
Can I freeze dough with the pearl sugar?
Yes, you absolutely can. Another option is to freeze dough, thaw and then add pearl sugar to the doughjust beforebaking. More information about freezing Liege waffle dough is available here.
Do I need a special waffle iron to make Liege waffles?
Liege wafflesare thicker than traditional waffles, due to the dough expandingduring the cooking proccess. We recommend baking with a waffle iron that has deep pockets (0.7 in to 1 in). We also suggest using a waffle iron with an adjustable heat control, as you want precisecontrol for thesugar pearls to cook properly and to give waffles the desired golden crust. Waffle Pantry offers aselection ofwaffle irons that are well suited for Liege waffle baking.
Do I need specialflourto make Liege waffles?
All-purpose flour works well in our recipes. If youprefer waffles with moretexture, try bread flour. If case of a wheatallergy, you may use a substitute, such as rice or quinoa flour.
