Belgian Liege waffles, the indulgent and caramelized sibling to the classic Belgian waffle, originate from Liege, Belgium. These beauties, with their signature pockets of pearl sugar, have captured taste buds worldwide. This tutorial brings you a vegan spin, ditching the eggs and butter but keeping all the deliciousness and crunch.
Let's get waffling! Gather the following ingredients To prepare vegan Belgian Liege waffles, you need two cups all-purpose flour, one tablespoon baking powder, 1/2 cup vegan butter (melted), 3/4 cup almond milk (or any plant-based milk), 1/3 cup granulated sugar, one teaspoon vanilla extract, a pinch of salt, and 1/2 cup pearl sugar (this is what gives Liege waffles their signature caramelized texture). Prepare the dough In a large mixing bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour and baking powder. Set aside.
In another bowl, vigorously whisk together melted vegan butter, almond milk, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until well combined. Slowly pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, simultaneously stirring to prevent lump formation. You want to create a smooth dough, not a science experiment! Let it rest Cover your dough with a clean kitchen towel and let it rest at room temperature for about an hour.
Why? This resting period allows the gluten in the flour to relax (think of it as a mini spa day for your dough!) and gives time for flavors to meld together properly. Incorporate pearl sugar After the dough has rested.
