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By popular demand, this reader-favorite recipe made it into my debut cookbook, German Kitchen-Classic Dishes!

I wanted to write about German waffles for a long time because they were an essential part of my childhood but until recently I did not own a waffle maker.

The difference between German waffle makers and British or US ones are that they are heart-shaped. Just look for heart-shaped waffle makers, I would suggest this one (affiliate link)

GermanWaffle3 — German Waffle makers usually make heart shaped waffles

I personally cannot recommend a specific waffle maker, but as long as the waffle iron is heart shaped they are like the ones that are commonly used in Germany.

Why are the waffles heart-shaped? The History of German Waffles*

Waffles originate from France or Belgium and were first mentioned in the 13th century. It is assumed, however, that waffles were introduced to Germany from the Netherlands in the 15th century. They quickly spread through the north but it is interesting to note that in the south of Germany and in Austria it was never a common dish, and typically reserved for the upper class.

In Germany, the waffles are commonly round and heart-shaped. These waffles are called "Herzwaffeln" heart waffles and come from in the German area of Bergischen Land in North Rhine-Westphalia. This tradition can be traced back to the 16th century.

In Sweden the waffles are also commonly heart-shaped too, so we cannot claim that this shape is unique to Germany.

*source Wikipedia

About this fluffy waffle recipe

Nothing can beat homemade waffles. There are so many German waffle recipes that I want to share with you. I was not sure which one to post first. After a little thought, I decided to start with this easy and basic one.
One thing I can promise you: these waffles are super fluffy. The waffle batter is light and buttery. The waffles themselves are sweet, but there is nothing to stop you from reducing the amount of sugar in the recipe, to make them healthier.

When adding the waffle mixture to the waffle maker, I tend not to grease the iron too much, because the batter has enough fat in it.

If you are using the waffle maker for the first time, make sure to gradually test out the quantity of batter that you pour into the pans. Otherwise, they quickly overflow.

I sometimes make the waffle batter ahead of time, and leave it in the fridge overnight. The ingredients might slightly separate, so make sure you stir the mixture well before baking.

What is the best way of storing leftover waffles?

You can store leftover waffles and pancakes in an airtight container in the fridge for about 2-3 days. You can just warm them up in an oven or microwave.

They can also be frozen and will keep in the freezer up to three months. I like to make a huge batch and then defrost them for a quick breakfast treat in the toaster or microwave. They will still have a nice and fluffy texture, but won't be as crispy as when you make them fresh.

What to put on waffles?

When we had this recipe at home my mother would serve these waffles with a little icing sugar on top.

Here are the Top Waffle Toppings

Cream and fresh fruit.
Cherry Compote (Heisse Kirschen (hot cherries) or Kirschgrütze.
Apfelmus (German Apple Sauce)
Banana with chocolate sauce (I like hazelnut chocolate spread personally)
Vanilla ice cream and caramelised nuts
Cheese and bacon
Cinnamon and icing sugar
Rhubarb Compote
Rote Grütze (German Red Berry Sauce)

If you are looking for healthy waffle toppings- why not simply eat them with some fresh berries on top?
Hope you guys are going to enjoy this easy waffle recipe.

Let me know what you think. Happy mixing!

More German Sweet Dishes

Milchreis (German Rice Pudding)
Pfannkuchen (German Pancakes)
Germknödel
German Apple Pancakes (Apfelpfannkuchen)
Plum Dumplings (Zwetschgenknödel)

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Recipe

Basic German Waffle Dough Recipe

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by Marita Sinden

An authentic waffle recipe, that makes delicious buttery and fluffy waffles

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 15

Total Time 35

Course Dessert, Waffle

Cuisine German

Servings people

Calories 645 kcal

Equipment

waffelmaker
hand or stand mixer or a simple whisk

Ingredients

▢ 250 g (1 cup) unsalted butter softened
▢ 200 g (1 cup) sugar
▢ 1 pinch of salt
▢ 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
▢ 5 medium eggs room temperature
▢ 500 g (4 cups) flour UK plain flour, US pastry flour.
▢ 2 teaspoon baking powder
▢ 500 ml (2 cups) whole milk

Instructions

To avoid a lumpy waffle dough, make sure that all the ingredients are at room temperature. If your butter is too cold, warm it up in the microwave for a few seconds.
Place the butter, sugar, salt, and vanilla extract (affiliate link) in a bowl and whisk with a hand or standmixer for about 5 minutes until you achieve a creamy consistency.
250 g unsalted butter, 200 g sugar, 1 pinch of salt, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (affiliate link)
Now add the eggs, one by one and whisk until combined.
5 medium eggs
Mix the flour and baking powder (affiliate link) and add to the mixture. Add the milk and mix to a fluffy waffle dough.
500 g flour, 2 teaspoon baking powder (affiliate link), 500 ml whole milk
Heat up your waffle maker. Once you have reached the desired temperature grease the plate with a little butter. This will avoid the waffles sticking to the plate. Now pour in a scoop of the mixture and bake the Waffles until golden brown.

Notes

When adding the waffle mixture to the waffle maker, I tend not to grease the iron too much, because the batter has enough fat in it.
If you are using the waffle maker for the first time, make sure to gradually test out the quantity of batter that you pour into the pans. Otherwise they quickly overflow.
I sometimes make the waffle batter ahead of time, and leave it in the fridge overnight. The ingredients might slightly separate, so make sure you stir the mixture well before baking.

Storage

You can store leftover waffles and pancakes in an airtight container in the fridge for about 2-3 days. You can just warm them up in an oven or microwave.
They can also be frozen and will keep in the freezer up to three months. I like to make a huge batch and then defrost them for a quick breakfast treat in the toaster or microwave. They will still have a nice and fluffy texture, but won't be as crispy than when you make them fresh.

Nutrition

Calories: 645kcalCarbohydrates: 74gProtein: 11gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 188mgSodium: 382mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 26gVitamin A: 1113IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 4mg

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