Liege Waffles

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
• 1/4 cup scalded whole milk [110°f to 115°f (43°c to 46°c)]
• 2 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons warm water [110°f to 115°f (43°c to 46°c)]
• 2 cups bread flour, plus more for dusting
• 1 large egg, room temperature, lightly beaten
• 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon light brown sugar
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 8 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter , room temperature
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 3/4 cup belgian pearl sugar (lars own brand is an excellent choice) or sugar cubes that you’ve coarsely crushed in a mini chop, a food processor, or this old-fashioned nut-grinder contraption