Waffles Have Remained Popular Since The Middle Ages

By Ben Cook

If you are not aware about what waffles are then don't worry because these are certain special kinds of cakes that can be made with the help of a waffle iron. Each such iron has its own distinctive pattern that helps to give the waffle a unique shape. These foods are mostly consumed at breakfast time and will make for a delightful dish when served up with syrup and powdery sugar as well as with berries and some butter.

There no doubts the fact that waffles are very delicious and they have been popular from the Middle Ages on to the present times. In their early days, the waffle was very thin and light and made for a very crispy cake that has been baked with the help of wafer irons.

Such irons included a couple of metal plates that were attached to the iron with a hinge. Then the iron would be placed on a fire and periodically it had to be flipped over to ensure that the waffle was evenly cooked on each side.

The waffle can be made differently and there is the American type that is very popular; but, the Belgian variety is the most well known while the other types include potato and Liege waffles. In addition, in Holland the Stroppwafels are very popular and there is even a Hong Kong version that is known for its roundness and large size.

The Belgian type is the best known and is a wonderful delicacy that is normally served on momentous occasions such as when a family gathers for a reunion and also when a party is being thrown. It is also very popular on the evening of Christmas day. There are also numerous recipes available that allow you to cook this dish in a variety of ways including as a food item and also as a tasty dessert.

The more exciting varieties are those which are made with sour cream and with pumpkins as well as with gingerbread and even blueberry oats as too nutty pecan. You need not cook them because you can walk into any supermarket and find them in frozen form. In addition, there are specialty restaurants and there are in fact a few famous ones such as the one called (very aptly) Waffle House and then there is also the International House of Pancakes that is excellent options for anyone that wishes to enjoy the best waffles.

All in all, this is an excellent food dish that can be created to suit your tastes and which can really prove to be an excellent addition to your meal and it can also be a wonderful dessert. - 30289

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