Waffle Dough is Made with Love

GO to Cooking Instructions

Liege waffles are what we’re known for. Each waffle starts off as a dough ball — we don’t pour batter onto the waffle iron! We import Belgian pearl sugar and mix it in the dough ball so that the waffle is caramelized and glazed with sugar. That’s why you will see delicious lumps of white sugar in the dough balls!

Waffle dough is available for purchase and you can make it at home! If you want to place a large order in advance (more than a dozen dough balls), please click the button below and our office will set it up for you.

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How to Make Waffles at Home

ONE dough ball Makes One Waffle

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DOUGH COOKING INSTRUCTIONS

1.       Smile. You are about to enjoy the best waffle experience money can buy! This is a liege dough recipe — it’s VERY similar to bread dough! If you have any experience with letting bread dough rise, this will pretty much be the same process.

2.       SET THE DOUGH ASIDE TO PROOF. Remove your dough balls from the refrigerator and from all packaging.  Place them in a clean dish or cookie sheet in a warm spot in your kitchen to allow for proper proofing.  A warm oven would also work to proof the dough, provided the temperature does not exceed 110 F (or if that temperature is not possible, turn the oven off at intervals to keep the heat down so that the dough does not bake).

3.       ALLOW THE DOUGH TO RISE, until double in size. The time to achieve this may vary, depending on the temperature of your “warm” spot.  At room temperature, this should be at least one hour.  It’s very important to let the dough proof all the way, or you may end up with doughy waffles! ***IF YOUR DOUGH IS FROZEN, allow 3-4 hours at room temperature or 1 hour in the warmed oven. NOTE: Please do not refreeze. If you freeze your dough or receive your dough frozen, you’ll only be able to receive one “rise” out of the dough. You won’t be able to get the same rise if you allow your dough to thaw & then refreeze it to enjoy it at a later date.

4.      PREP SOME AWESOME TOPPINGS while the dough balls proof!

5.      GET YOUR WAFFLE MAKER READY! As your dough finishes proofing, turn your waffle iron on to medium-high. Set it to 350 degrees Fahrenheit if it has a temperature gauge, usually “2” or “3” if it has a number gauge.   (If your waffle iron is burning the sugar, then it’s too hot - so make sure to turn it down.)  Use your favorite cooking oil or butter to help the waffles release better. 

6.      COOK THE WAFFLES! Once the dough ball is proofed and ready to be waffled, and your waffle iron is up to temperature, place some waffle balls on the iron and close it. Remember the dough will spread out and expand as it cooks so give it plenty of room on your waffle iron.  Flip the waffles regularly for about 2-3 minutes until perfectly golden brown (actual cook time may be longer depending on your waffle iron).

7.       Enjoy!

FROZEN DOUGH COOKING INSTRUCTIONS

Your Waffle Love dough has been hand rolled in pearl sugar and frozen to preserve freshness and to give you the best waffle experience possible! We recommend you store your dough in the freezer for up to 2 weeks for best results.

1.     Remove your dough balls from freezer & packaging. Place them on a clean pan to allow the dough to rise and double in size. Typically 3 - 5 hours at room temp depending on temperature of your kitchen. For a quick proof, place in oven at 110° F for 1 hour (or if that temperature is not possible, turn the oven off at intervals to keep the heat down so that the dough does not bake). NOTE: Please do not refreeze. If you freeze your dough or receive your dough frozen, you’ll only be able to receive one “rise” out of the dough. You won’t be able to get the same rise if you allow your dough to thaw & then refreeze it to enjoy it at a later date.

2.       While the dough proofs, prep some toppings to go with the amazing waffles!

3. As the dough finishes proofing, turn your waffle iron on to medium-high. Set it to 350 degree Fahrenheit if it has a temperature gauge, usually “2” or “3” if it has a number gauge. Oil or butter your waffle maker.

4.      When ready, place your dough ball(s) in your waffle maker & close it. Remember the dough will spread out & expand. Cook the waffles for 2-3 minutes or until the waffle is golden brown & glazed with melted caramelized sugar. (If your waffle iron is burning the sugar, then it’s too hot - so make sure to turn it down.)

5. Enjoy!

FAQ

         I've got my dough balls! Now, how long do the refrigerated dough balls last? Waffle Love dough balls last about 2-3 days in the fridge. After that, the pearl sugars may have softened too much and may affect the dough's flavor (you may smell a "yeasty" odor). It's good for the pearl sugars to soften and break down, that's what helps the waffles cook and caramelize, but if they soften too much (or become liquid!), the waffles won't have the right taste.

         How do I store Waffle Love dough balls? If you received non-frozen dough balls, put them in the fridge as soon as you can in a closed container. We don’t want them to start proofing before you are ready to use them. Remember to take them out about 1 hour before cooking so they can rise. If you are freezing your dough balls, you may need to take them out 3-4 hours before cooking. If you received frozen dough balls, put them in the freezer as soon as you can. Don’t transfer them to the fridge - this softens this pearl sugars too much, and the waffles won’t have the right taste.

         Can I freeze Waffle Love dough balls? We’ve tested freezing our waffle dough for up to 2 weeks, and we noticed NO change in taste! Our dough has yeast in it, so freezing may kill the yeast. We recommend freezing for a short period of time; the longer you freeze the dough, the more the taste will be affected!

         Can you cook Waffle Love dough balls on any waffle maker? Yes! Just make sure to clean it well afterward.* If your waffle maker has deeper grooves, your waffles will be more similar to the way we cook ours. If your waffle maker has shallower grooves, your waffle will be thinner--- but still mouth-wateringly delicious.

         How do I prevent the sugar pearls from being rock hard when I cook the waffles? The sugar pearls are most likely too hard because the dough did not PROOF, or rise, enough. The dough balls should basically double in size, and be very soft and full of air before you put them on your waffle maker. The proofing process for this recipe helps the Belgian sugar pearls soften before you cook them.