Waffles are the sort of dish that can be prepared, eaten and enjoyed in almost any setting. They make up as a great item during gourmet events, while they can simultaneously be enjoyed by someone at home alone during the weekend. One of the reasons why it has gained so much popularity over the years is because of how simplistic it is and yet its flavors would make you feel that a great deal of effort when into its preparation.
Waffles are eaten all across the world, most notably in Europe and the United States. This is one of the primary reasons why each region has developed its own rendition of this popular dish over time. It is also why you can find such stark contrast in the texture and the preparation process for waffles in Belgium versus that in the United States.
On rendition stands out among all others, which is the French one. Even in France there’s a wide variety of waffles to choose from. However, the top of the list is always “Gaufres du Nord-Pas-de-Calais”, a staple dish from the north of the country.
Health benefits:
- The whole grain flour used in making waffle batter can increase the nutritional value of the food.
Using egg whites instead of whole eggs can reduce the fat, cholesterol and caloric value of the item.
Ingredients
all-purpose flour: 2 cups
salt: 1 tsp
baking powder: 4 tsp
white sugar: 2 tbsp
Eggs: 2
warm milk: 1 1/2 cups
butter, melted: 1/3 cup
Vanilla extract: 1 tsp
How To Make Gaufres du Nord-Pas-de-Calais
- Take a large mixing bowl.
- Mix flour and salt in this bowl.
- Once they’re properly mixed, add baking powder as well as sugar.
- Once all these ingredients are properly mixed, set them aside.
- At this moment, preheat the waffle iron to desired temperature.
- Take another bowl to mix the eggs.
- Beat the eggs.
- Now pour milk, butter and vanilla in.
- Beat them properly.
- Add the flour mixture.
- Keep mixing until the mixture has properly blended.
- Careful pour appropriate amount of batter into the waffle iron.
- Let the batter cook until it is golden and crisp.
- Either serve it hot or let it rest at room temperature.
Trivia:
- Waffles have been around since the 14th
- The first mention of a dish resembling modern waffles was found in a document titled, “Le Ménagier de Paris”.
- Waffles inspired Nike’s first sneakers in 1971.
- The first Nike sneaker sole was created using a waffle iron.
- The word “waffle” originates from Dutch.
The first waffle iron was first brought to the United States by Thomas Jefferson