SOFT CARAMELIZED WAFFLES

STEPS

1. 1Start by using a wooden spoon to mix the starter, the flour, and the milk. The batter might seem a little dry, but that is totally normal. Let it stand for 2 to 3 hours, depending on the room temperature; the batter should double in volume.
2. 2Transfer the fermented batter into the bowl of a food processor equipped with a flat beater. Add the eggs, along with the pinch of salt, and start mixing. At first, it will seem like the batter is not becoming homogenized, like a puff pastry batter, but as you keep beating it, it will become smoother and more uniform.
3. 3Once the eggs are incorporated, gradually add the melted butter, beating continually the whole time. Increase the speed of the food processor to make the batter nicely uniform.
4. 4Using a spoon or a rubber spatula, incorporate the pearl sugar.
5. 5Preheat the waffle iron and put in a little bit of the batter, using a tablespoon; close the waffle iron and keep an eye on the baking. The waffles should come out golden and caramelized.

   When taking the waffles out of the waffle iron, be careful not to burn yourself on the caramel, which will still be boiling hot. Use two forks to unstick them, and let them cool down a little before eating them.