| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 2 hr |
| Active: | 1 hr |
| Yield: | 12 waffles |
Ingredients
- 30 grams fresh yeast
- 200 milliliters milk or water, at room temperature
- 500 grams all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- 2 eggs, at room temperature
- 300 grams butter, at room temperature
- 40 grams white or brown sugar (see Cook’s Note)
- 5 grams salt
- 350 grams pearl sugar (see Cook’s Note)
- Serving suggestions: gelato, fresh fruit or whipped cream
Instructions
- Dilute the yeast in a bowl with the milk. Stir in half of the flour and the eggs. Let rest for 20 minutes.
- Add the remaining flour and the butter, white sugar and salt. Using a stand mixer, food processor or by hand, knead the dough until it is homogeneous and smooth. Add the pearl sugar and mix again until it is integrated into the dough.
- Divide the dough into about 12 balls, each weighing 120 grams (for large waffles) or about 19 balls, weighing 80 grams each (for medium-sized waffles). Place on a floured surface and roll the dough. Cover with a towel and let rest for 40 minutes.
- Preheat a heavy-duty cast-iron waffle maker to 180 degrees C (356 degrees F).
- Cook the dough until golden brown, about 3 minutes (cooking time may vary depending on your waffle iron).
- Serve plain or with toppings, such as gelato, fresh fruit and whipped cream. The waffles can be stored in a dry, airtight container.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 of 12 servings |
| Calories | 490 |
| Total Fat | 23 g |
| Saturated Fat | 14 g |
| Carbohydrates | 66 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 34 g |
| Protein | 7 g |
| Cholesterol | 84 mg |
| Sodium | 185 mg |
Reviews
The conversions I used:
2 Tablespoons of yeast
1 Cup of milk at room temperature
4 Cups of all purpose flour
2 eggs
2 1/2 sticks of unsalted butter
3 1/4 Tablespoons of white bakers sugar
1 Teaspoon kosher salt
1 3/4 Cups of pearl sugar
Cooked for 2 minutes instead of 3.