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Waffle — traditional dish from Brussels, Belgium
Dessert Vegetarian

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Nutritional Values

🔥300kcal
💪7gProtein
🌾38gCarbs
🥑14gFat
🌿1gFibre
⚖️100 gServing

* Per serving · 100 g. May vary.

Allergens

🌾 Gluten 🥛 Dairy 🥚 Eggs

Waffle

How to order / say it
Say it Gaufre — [GOHF-ruh]
Order I'd like a waffle, please.
Locally Je voudrais une gaufre, s'il vous plaît.
Say locally

A light batter cake cooked between two hot plates with square holes.

Why try it?

Belgian waffles are not just a street food staple but a symbol of Belgian culinary flair and indulgence, reflecting a culture of enjoying simple pleasures. They are quintessentially tied to leisure and enjoyment throughout Belgium.

How it tastes

These waffles are light, crispy on the outside, and tender on the inside, often served with a dusting of powdered sugar or topped with fresh fruits, chocolate, or cream.

Origin & History — first documented: 1780

The Belgian waffle evolved from medieval recipes, with the famous Brussels style created in the late 18th century. Expositions and fairs in Belgium and later the U.S. helped popularize these sweet treats.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🌾 200 g flour
  • 🍯 50 g sugar
  • 🥛 250 ml milk
  • 🥚 2 eggs
  • 🥛 100 g butter
  • 🌾 5 g yeast
  • 🧂 5 ml vanilla extract
  • 🧂 5 g salt

Method

  1. 1 Dissolve yeast in warm milk with sugar, let it sit.
  2. 2 Mix flour, salt, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
  3. 3 Combine all to form a batter, let it rise.
  4. 4 Pour batter into a hot waffle iron, cook until golden.

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