Ingredients
Method
- Activate the yeast in the warm milk with 1 teaspoon of sugar for 10 minutes.Mix the flour, sugar, vanilla sugar and salt.Add the eggs, vanilla and yeast mixture.Knead for 8–10 minutes.Gradually incorporate the softened butter.Knead another 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.Cover and let rise for 1 hour 30 minutes.Divide into 8–10 balls.Let rest 15 minutes.Cook in a preheated waffle iron for 3–5 minutes until golden brown.Cool briefly on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
- Keep all ingredients at room temperature.
- Do not heat the milk above 35°C (95°F).
- Add pearl sugar just before shaping for a Liège-style version.
- If the dough is sticky, chill it for 30 minutes before shaping.
