Description
A rich French-style waffle made with brioche dough, seared in clarified butter, and topped with caramelized pearl sugar. Achieve a golden, chewy texture with a crisp crust through precise pan-baking techniques.
Ingredients
125g (4 1/2 oz) high-gluten bread flour
50g (1/3 cup) granulated sugar
4g (1 tsp) salt
1 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
60ml (1/4 cup) warm water (105°F)
3 large eggs, room temperature
90g (3/4 cup) cold unsalted butter (grated)
30ml (2 tbsp) clarified butter (for cooking)
50g (1/2 cup) pearl sugar
Instructions
Activating the yeast: In warm water, dissolve yeast and let rest 5 minutes
Combining dough: Whisk flour, sugar, and salt. Add eggs and partially creamed butter, then knead until elastic
Proofing: Let rise in warm place until doubled (~45 min)
Shaping: Divide dough into 6 equal portions
Cooking: Heat clarified butter in heavy skillet over medium. Press pearl sugar into dough top, cook 3-4 min per side until golden
Resting: Let cool slightly before serving
Notes
Use a cast-iron skillet for steady heat
Adjust sugar to taste – start with 40g if making for those with lower sugar intake
Store in airtight container for up to 2 days
For best texture, cook pearlsugar side down first
- Prep Time: 45
- Cook Time: 35
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 gaufre
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 75mg