Waffles have been a popular pastry in Europe for centuries and are particularly popular at Christmas and Advent. They originally come from Belgium, where they are known as “gaufres” and are sold at street markets all year round. In the meantime, waffles have become a real classic in many countries and have become indispensable, especially during the cold season.
The secret to a perfect waffle lies not only in the batter, but also in the right waffle iron. A good waffle iron ensures that the waffles are nice and crispy on the outside and wonderfully fluffy on the inside. Traditionally, waffles are sprinkled with powdered sugar, but whipped cream, fresh fruit or chocolate sauces are also popular accompaniments.
Recipe for delicious Christmas waffles
Ingredients:
- 250 g flour
- 150 g sugar
- 150 g butter (soft)
- 3 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 250 ml milk
- 1 pinch of salt
- Optional: a pinch of cinnamon or gingerbread spice for a festive taste
Preparation:
- Beat the butter with the sugar and vanilla sugar until fluffy.
- Stir in the eggs one at a time.
- Mix the flour, baking powder and salt and stir into the batter alternately with the milk.
- Leave the batter to rest while the waffle iron preheats.
- Depending on the waffle iron, add a spoonful of batter and bake until golden brown.
- Serve with powdered sugar, cream or fruit to taste.
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