Pearl Sugar Waffles With Bacon And Plums Recipe

Name: Pearl Sugar Waffles With Bacon And Plums
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons light brown sugar; 1 1/4-ounce envelope active dry yeast (about 2 1/4 teaspoons); 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 3 large eggs, room temperature, beaten to blend; 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted, cooled, plus more for bowl; 1 cup pure maple syrup; 2 tablespoons cacao nibs; 1/2 cup pearl sugar or demerara sugar; Nonstick vegetable oil spray; 8 slices bacon, cooked; 2 red plums, sliced into thin wedges; Ricotta and chopped almonds (for serving)

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons light brown sugar
1 1/4-ounce envelope active dry yeast (about 2 1/4 teaspoons)
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
3 large eggs, room temperature, beaten to blend
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted, cooled, plus more for bowl
1 cup pure maple syrup
2 tablespoons cacao nibs
1/2 cup pearl sugar or demerara sugar
Nonstick vegetable oil spray
8 slices bacon, cooked
2 red plums, sliced into thin wedges
Ricotta and chopped almonds (for serving)

1
Mix brown sugar, yeast, and 1/3 cup warm water in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook until yeast dissolves. Let sit until foamy, 5-10 minutes. Whisk flour and salt in a medium bowl.
2
Mix eggs into yeast mixture. With mixer on low speed, add dry ingredients and mix until dough comes together into a ball. Gradually add 1 cup butter, pausing often to allow dough to fully incorporate butter before adding more. Increase speed to high and mix until dough is smooth, elastic, and pulls away from the sides of the bowl (dough will still be very soft and somewhat sticky), 5-10 minutes longer. Transfer to a buttered medium bowl and cover with plastic wrap; let sit in a warm spot until doubled in size, 1 1/2-2 1/2 hours.
3
Just before dough is ready, bring syrup and cacao nibs to a simmer over low heat in a small saucepan and cook 5 minutes. Let cool.
4
Sprinkle pearl sugar over dough and mix in with a wooden spoon. Divide dough into 8 pieces. Heat a Belgian waffle iron until very hot; coat with nonstick spray. Place a piece of dough over each well (keep remaining pieces covered). Cook until waffles are golden brown and sugar is caramelized in spots, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack; repeat with remaining pieces of dough. Let waffles cool slightly. Serve topped with bacon, plums, ricotta, and almonds and drizzled with cacao-nib syrup.

1366

kcal

Calories

Fat

126

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons light brown sugar, 1 1/4-ounce envelope active dry yeast (about 2 1/4 teaspoons), 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and more.

Yes, Pearl Sugar Waffles With Bacon And Plums falls under the Breakfast category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Pearl Sugar Waffles With Bacon And Plums

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