Liege Waffle Batter Made in the Bread Maker

1.Add the warm milk and instant yeast to the bread maker pan. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until the yeast starts to foam.

2.Add the flour, salt, and sugar to the bread maker pan.

3.Add the eggs and vanilla extract to the bread maker pan.

4.Select the dough setting on your bread maker and start the machine.

5.After the machine has mixed the ingredients for about 4-5 minutes, add in the softened butter gradually. Allow the bread maker to mix until the butter is fully incorporated and the dough is smooth and elastic.

6.Once the dough cycle is finished, let the dough rest in the bread maker for another 30 minutes.

7.Remove the dough from the bread maker and gently fold in the pearl sugar.

8.Divide the dough into 8 equal portions and let them rest for 10-15 minutes.

9.Preheat your waffle iron while the dough is resting.

10.Cook the dough portions in the preheated waffle iron until they are golden brown and caramelized, about 3-5 minutes per waffle.

11.Serve the waffles warm and enjoy!