Strawberry Matcha Liege Waffles

Spring is in the air with these fluffy, sweet treats

INGREDIENTS

3 1/2 cups flour

1 packet active dry yeast

3/4 cup milk, warmed (110 F)

2 tbsp strawberry matcha powder or 2 sachets strawberry matcha tea

2 sticks butter, softened

1/4 cup light brown sugar

2 eggs

1/2 tsp salt

1 tsp vanilla

8 oz pearl sugar

1/2 cup freeze dried strawberries, chopped

Directions

Sprinkle the yeast in the warmed milk to activate. Whisk in the matcha powder or steep the teabags for five minutes. In a large bowl, beat the butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Beat in the eggs, vanilla, and salt. Add in the flour in increments. Cover for 30 minutes until the dough doubles in size. Fold in the pearl sugar and freeze dried strawberries. Using a cookie scoop, divide the dough into 12 balls, about three to four ounces each. Preheat waffle iron and coat with cooking spray. Cook the waffles according to your waffle maker's instructions. Note: times may vary and the sugar can burn at too high of a temperature. Serve with powdered sugar if desired.

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