Makes about 7 waffles (120g each)

Ingredients

• 100g whole milk
• 63g water
• 5g dry yeast
• 75g eggs (about 2 eggs)
• 5g vanilla bean paste
• 92g brown sugar
• 32g honey
• 4g salt
• 325g bread flour – Reserve ¼ of this flour on the size
• 170g soft butter
• Your favorite Au Pralin spreads: 2-3 tablespoons or more per waffle (for the ultimate indulgence!)

Instructions

Step 1: Activate the yeast

Warm the milk and water to lukewarm temperature, then add the yeast. Let it foam up for about 10 minutes – this tells you the yeast is active and ready.

Step 2: Mix the wet ingredients

In your mixer bowl, add the eggs, vanilla bean paste, honey, and brown sugar. Mix until well combined.

Step 3: Add flour and salt

Pour in ¾ of your flour along with the salt. Mix on speed 1 for 30 seconds.

Step 4: Initial kneading

Crank it up to speed 2 and let that mixer work for 8 minutes.

Step 5: Incorporate the butter

Here's where we take our time – add that room temperature butter gradually, 3 to 4 times. Let each addition fully incorporate into the dough before adding the next.

Step 6: Add remaining flour

Once all that butter is fully incorporated, add the remaining flour in 2 batches. We're almost there!

Step 7: Final kneading

Keep mixing on speed 2 until your dough is shiny and smooth.

Step 8: First proof

Transfer your dough to a large bowl and let it proof for one hour. Afterwards, punch down the dough and let it rest another hour. Repeat the same steps every hour for 3 to 4 times. Once complete, cover the dough with a clean cloth and store in the refrigerator overnight.

Step 9: Portion the dough

The next day, portion your dough – each waffle should weigh around 120g.

Step 10: Final proof and bake

Let those portions proof until they're puffy and ready (about 1 hour), then bake them in a waffle maker for about 5-6 minutes.

The AuPralin finale!

While your waffles are still warm, generously spread your favorite AuPralin spread over them– it'll melt slightly and create the most incredible flavour combination. Trust us, this is what Sunday mornings were made for!

Pro tip: Make extra – these waffles freeze beautifully and reheat well.