Tuesday, September 2, 2014

Gaufre Liegeoise/Liege Waffle ~~ Belgian Cuisine

Belgian cuisine is widely varied with different significant regional variations which reflect very much with the cuisines of neighbour countries  France, Germany and the Netherlands. It is sometimes said that Belgian food is served in the quantity of German cuisine but with quality of French food. Outside the country, Belgium is best known for its chocolate and beer.Belgian cuisine traditionally prizes regional and seasonal ingredients, leading to distinctive dishes like carbonade flamande in Flanders or the couque biscuit of the town of Dinant.Belgians typically eat three meals a day, with a light breakfast, light or medium sized lunch and large dinner.Belgium not only famous for their chocolates and beers, their waffles have their important place, especially this street food is one among the Belgain street food been sold everyday in large quantities. We had an experience of having this authentic Belgian waffles when we went to Brussels during our last summer trip.Since waffles is one of the famous street food, you can see few variations depedning upon the region of this country. I replicated the Brussels style waffles at home many times but however the Liege waffles are the best and most favourite of my kids. Obviously when i picked Belgium for the alphabet B for this month's long blogging marathon, i know i'll be making this Liege waffles at home, as this is waffles are in my to do list since a long.

Waffle, Liege Waffle, Gaufre Liegeoise


The speciality of this Liege waffles is the chunks of pearl sugar. This special type of sugar caramelizes on the outside of the waffle when cooked in waffle iron. Pearl sugar caramelized on the waffle is the key to a delicious Liege waffle. This process makes the waffles sweet enough to eat plain, as they do in Belgium.Eventhough making of this waffle at home is bit time consuming, i enjoyed thoroughly making this delectable Liege waffles as it is worth to try at home.This waffles stays prefect for more than three days in room temperature but trust me they will vanish very quickly than one can imagine.This post goes to this month's long marathon with Around the world in 30days as theme.

Waffle, Liege Waffle, Gaufre Liegeoise, Gaufre de Liege

2+1/2cups All-purpose flour
1 +1/2 tbsp Light brown sugar
1+ 3/4tsp Active dry yeast
1/2cup Lukewarm milk
1/2tsp Salt
2nos Eggs (beaten)
1tsp Pure vanilla extract
1/2cup Unsalted Butter (melted )
1 cup Belgian pearl sugar

In a small bowl, whisk the brown sugar and yeast into the lukewarm water, let stand until foamy for about 5 minutes.

In the bowl, mix the flour with the salt. Make a well in the center of the bowl, pour in the yeast mixture.

Mix it with your hands, add the beaten eggs, mix everything for a while.

 Whisk the vanilla with the melted butter, gradually mix in the butter and knead the dough for a while.

Knead well until the dough turns soft.

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the dough rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 2hours.



Stir the pearl sugar into the risen dough. Cover again and let rest for 15 minutes.

Make medium sized balls from the dough,keep aside.

Preheat a Belgian waffle iron and brush it with melted butter.

Drop the already prepared dough balls, close the waffle iron and cook until the waffles turns golden brown.

Remove and transfer the waffles to plates or keep them warm in the oven.

Serve.


39 comments:

Suma Gandlur said... Reply To This Comment

Wow, Priya. They are so tempting. Love the shape of those waffles and that caramelized sugar must make them extra special.

Varada's Kitchen said... Reply To This Comment

Love the mini waffles and the beautiful color the pearl sugar gave them.

MySpicyKitchen said... Reply To This Comment

Those waffles are so tempting. There is a truck in NYC that goes to various parts of the city everyday and sells Belgium Waffles. Now I want to eat those Belgium waffles looking at your pictures.

vaishali sabnani said... Reply To This Comment

Amazing! They look so stunning..with that beautiful look from pearl sugar...
Fantastic clicks and simple but attractive presentation.

Kalyani said... Reply To This Comment

Mini waffles wit pearl sugar make it very interesting....

Priya Satheesh said... Reply To This Comment

wow...cute mini waffles !

meena said... Reply To This Comment

How do you get all the new trials so perfect Priya please tell me too.It looks sooo nice.I just feel like eating it.

Babitha said... Reply To This Comment

looks crispy and nice colour priya

Reva said... Reply To This Comment

Looking fluffy and delicious!! Never thought of making waffle this way! It's about time I get my waffle maker out!!

Hamaree Rasoi said... Reply To This Comment

Delicious and lovely looking preparation.
Deepa

Zoe said... Reply To This Comment

Yummy waffles!

Wish that I can have yours for my breakfast :p

Zoe

Srivalli said... Reply To This Comment

That's a great choice Priya..love that colour on top...

Gloria Fernandes said... Reply To This Comment

They look so delish.. Just need to drizzle some chocolate sauce n enjoy these yummy waffles.

Rafeeda AR said... Reply To This Comment

this looks really so good... wish I could get my hands on them...

Sona said... Reply To This Comment

wow these waffles look so delicious.

Lincyscookart said... Reply To This Comment

Wow..those waffles are really calling me. You have huge no of waffles recipe collection in your site. I know only one type. Have to learn from u.

Shazzy A.K said... Reply To This Comment

Looks awesome! Love waffles@

Unknown said... Reply To This Comment

akka kalakals with step pictures.super keep going

cookingwithsapana said... Reply To This Comment

Same pinch for the country , those waffles looks stunning !

Mrs.Mano Saminathan said... Reply To This Comment

These waffles look awesome and tempting!!

Unknown said... Reply To This Comment

Love the color on the waffles.

Priya Srinivasan - I Camp in My Kitchen said... Reply To This Comment

Oh wow those waffles look very cute priya!!! must have tasted yum too!!!!

Pavani said... Reply To This Comment

Who doesn't like these crispy & fluffy Belgian waffles for breakfast. They look perfect.

Harini R said... Reply To This Comment

Very tempting waffles, Priya!

Unknown said... Reply To This Comment

Wow they looks so tempting I always wanted to try them but some how missing... nice choice..

Anonymous said... Reply To This Comment

Never tried waffle with yeast:-) looks yummy Priya

Foodiliciousnan said... Reply To This Comment

Hey these look awesome Priya! Line these waffles :)

Padmajha said... Reply To This Comment

Nice color and looks so inviting!Good one Priya...

Menaga Sathia said... Reply To This Comment

Waffle looks so cute ...never tried waffle with yeast,awesome...ellam cuisine recipe seithu asuthuringa, superr!!

Sushma Mallya said... Reply To This Comment

Gosh they have come out so perfect ...Yum !!

Anupa Joseph (Palaharam) said... Reply To This Comment

I so want to give waffle a try...never made it at home...this looks so yumm...drooling here

Chef Mireille said... Reply To This Comment

love these traditional style waffles

Unknown said... Reply To This Comment

wow fantastic way to add caramalized sugar on them made them look stunning aks :) such an awesome recipe selection :)

www.mahaslovelyhome.com said... Reply To This Comment

looks so yummy n i love waffles..

Joanne T Ferguson said... Reply To This Comment

G'day! Your waffles look delicious Priya!WISH I could try now!
Cheers! Joanne

The Pumpkin Farm said... Reply To This Comment

i have to try this recipe now...they look so good, you are the master of this art

Archana said... Reply To This Comment

Delicious and crisp waffles. You are tempting me to by a waffle iron.:D

Unknown said... Reply To This Comment

Waffles looks very delicious & cute.

Gayathri Kumar said... Reply To This Comment

The belgian waffles look so nice Priya. Love the addition of those pearls. I really want to try waffles but without a pan, I am unable to do it.