 Waffles with strawberry topping | |
| Place of origin | Belgium, France |
|---|---|
| Region or state | Western Europe |
| Main ingredients | Batter or dough |
| Variations | Liège waffle, Brussels waffle, Flemish waffle, Bergische waffle, Stroopwafel, and others |
A waffle is a dish made from leavened batter or dough that is cooked between two plates that are patterned to give a characteristic size, shape, and surface impression. There are many variations based on the type of waffle iron and recipe used. Waffles are eaten throughout the world, particularly in Belgium, which has over a dozen regional varieties.[1] Waffles may be made fresh or simply heated after having been commercially cooked and frozen.
- ^ "Les Gaufres Belges" Archived 2012-08-20 at the Wayback Machine. Gaufresbelges.com. Retrieved on 2013-04-07.