RecipeWaffles Anytime

Episode Description

When most of us think of waffles, especially here in the U.S. we think of a pourable batter that is then cooked to perfection via a waffle iron. On this episode of Baker’s Insight, experienced baker and sales consultant, Christopher Houle shares his approach on the classic Belgian Waffle. Watch as he and host Dan DaRocha, President of Erika Baking Equipment, discuss his method of using a Liege style dough; to create a buffet of sweet and savory delights!

Recipe

Metric
Bread Flour – 3 kg
Milk – 145 g
Eggs – 1.47 kg
Salt – 75 g
Sugar – 360 g
Yeast (Fresh) – 150 g
Butter – 1.5 kg
Yield – 6.7 kg

Standard
Bread Flour – 6 lb, 9.82 oz
Milk – 5.11 oz
Eggs – 3 lb, 3.85 oz
Salt – 2.65 oz
Sugar – 12.7 oz
Yeast (Fresh) – 5.29 oz
Butter – 3 lb, 4.9 oz
Yield – 14 lb, 12.34 oz

Inclusions

Inclusions should be incorporated once all other components of your dough have been thoroughly mixed and developed. Below is our recipe for including sugar cubes. In addition to sugar cubes, feel free to customize with additional inclusions to create your own unique dish!

Metric
Sugar Cubes – Per 3 kg of dough add 0.7 kg of sugar cubes.

Standard
Sugar Cubes – Per 6 lb. 9.82 oz of dough add 1 lb. 8.69 oz of sugar cubes.

Methodology

Mix Ingredients
Using a planetary mixer with a dough hook, mix everything except butter until fully developed. Mix for 3 minutes on low and 2 minutes on high.

Incorporate Butter
Slowly add butter into the mixer. Be sure to wait until butter is fully incorporated before adding more.

Mix Inclusions
Mix inclusions into the dough (on low setting) once all the other dough ingredients (including butter) have been fully developed/incorporated.

Divide Dough
Divide and round dough into the appropriate size for your waffle iron.

Proof
Proof dough until it has roughly doubled in size.

Griddle
Griddle on waffle iron with medium heat.

Enjoy!
Enjoy as is or add a variety of toppings for your own unique treat!

About Erika Baking Equipment

Erika Baking Equipment is the leading manufacturer and distributor of retail/commercial bakery equipment. For over 20 years, we have provided our customers with both excellent equipment and outstanding customer service. Our products include: bagel/bread/roll slicers, bread and roll systems, cake slicers, cookie presses, depositors, divider/rounders, mixers, sheeters/makeup tables, ovens, and more!