Waltzing w Yeast 5: Belgian Waffles 比利时华夫饼

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Beware.... When you order a belgian waffle today, for you may getting an ordinary waffle with baking powder. They named it so just because a waffle maker with higher grid pattern is used and it has all these deep pockets that makes you think so. The making of belgian waffles traditionally use yeast, not any other raising agents, introduced by a man, Maurice Vermersch from Brussels to the Americans, and becomes a popular breakfast food, eaten with toppings from whipped cream to fruits.

Most interestingly, I was told there isn't any waffles in Belgium named "Belgian". This waffle was actually a simplied recipe for Brussels waffle, renamed for easier identification to originator's country. The waffle dough is richer with higher quantity of butter and with the addition of pearl sugar it can be eaten on its own. I like it better with some chocolate rice embedded in the dough as well.

pearl sugar

These pearl sugar does not melt completely during the cooking process, and you would enjoy a magical feel when you are chewing the waffle. You'll get a cracking sensation on and off as you savour d waffle. I make them small disc-like size to be served as a finger food during party. If you like them sweeter, there are lots of toppings to choose from...butterscotch syrup to jam. Some recipes prepare this waffle in batter form.

This straight method ie mixing all ingredients in bowl n then knead the sticky dough, is a good recipe for those who are starting to explore dough making. No fermentation is required and faster to prepare. so,don't give this recipe a miss ,kids and adults both would enjoy them.

Belgian Waffles 比利时华夫饼


Recipe:

• 150g each of bread flour and cake flour
• 60g sugar
• 1 egg
• 75g butter
• 11g instant yeast
• 3/4 cup milk
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 3/4tsp salt
• 1/4 cup pearl sugar
• chocolate rice - optional

Pointers: The combination flours give d soft and chewy texture......butterscotch syrup best topping....excessive chocolate rice ooze during cooking. 

Bible quote:  Exodus 34:28  Moses was there with the Lord forty days and forty nights without eating bread or drinking water. And he wrote on the tablets the words of the covenant – the Ten Commandments

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