1840s Liege Waffle

this is me tweeking very old recipe they are a hearty waffle

• Ready In: 2 hrs 10 mins
• Yields: 6 waffles

Ingredients

• sponge

• 2⁄3 cup flour
• 3  teaspoons  yeast
• 4  egg yolks
• 2  cups water, warm
• 3  tablespoons honey
• 2  tablespoons brown sugar
• 1  teaspoon vanilla

• base

• 1  cup flour
• 2⁄3 cup wheat flour
• 1⁄2 cup  rye flour
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 4  egg whites, beaten stiff
• 1  teaspoon baking soda
• 1  teaspoon vinegar
• 1⁄2 cup butter, melted

• topping

•  flaked sugar

Directions

1. mix sponge together and let proof
2. then add other flours salt and butter let rise until doubled about 1 hour in warm spot
3. add baking soda and vinegar
4. fold in egg whites
5. spray pam on waffle iron.
6. put on 2/3 cup batter which will be thick.
7. sprinkle on topping sugar on top
8. bake.