1840s Liege Waffle

⏱ 130 mins 🍽 6 waffles 🏷 Breakfast

This recipe recreates a traditional Liege waffle from the 1840s. It begins by preparing a yeasted sponge, which is then combined with a blend of flours, butter, and salt. After the dough rises, beaten egg whites, baking soda, and vinegar are incorporated. The thick batter is cooked in a waffle iron, finished with a sprinkling of flaked sugar. The process takes about 2 hrs 10 mins and yields 6 waffles.

1840s Liege Waffle

Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup flour
  • 3 teaspoons yeast
  • 4 egg yolks
  • 2 cups water, warm
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 cup flour
  • 2/3 cup wheat flour
  • 1/2 cup rye flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 4 egg whites, beaten stiff
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon vinegar
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted
  • flaked sugar

Method

  1. Combine the sponge ingredients and allow them to proof.
  2. Mix in the remaining flours, salt, and melted butter, then let the dough rise until doubled, which takes about 1 hour in a warm location.
  3. Stir the baking soda and vinegar into the batter.
  4. Gently fold the stiffly beaten egg whites into the mixture.
  5. Lightly coat the waffle iron with cooking spray.
  6. Spoon approximately 2/3 cup of the thick batter onto the iron.
  7. Scatter the flaked sugar topping over the batter.
  8. Cook the waffle until baked through.

Nutrition (per serving)

Sodium489400 mg

Recipe details

CategoryBreakfast
AuthorDienia B.