International Waffle Day

On March 25 all those with a sweet tooth can join the celebration of International Waffle Day.

The event was launched in the Scandinavian countries and quickly became popular around the world.

In ancient Greece, flat loaves were baked by pressing them down with two plates with a beehive pattern. The plates were made of metal and connected by a hinge mechanism. In this way, liquid dough was poured onto one plate, pressed down by the other, and put on an open fire for baking.

In the Middle Ages, waffles became quite popular in Europe, with street vendors selling them in many cities.

There are more than 100 varieties of waffles in the world. In particular, Austrian waffles are soft, fluffy, and thin waffles with a juicy filling. When making English waffles, potato or oatmeal flakes are added to the dough. While still hot, the waffles are rolled into a tube and filled with various vegetable fillings and sauces.

American waffles are fluffy and soft products served with sweet or savory dishes. To make them, baking soda or baking powder is added to the dough.

Belgian waffles are familiar in two interpretations: Liege and Brussels. The former are crispy and hard rounded products baked with caramelized sugar. Brussels waffles, on the other hand, are soft and fluffy because they are made with yeast dough. They are eaten cold or hot, pre-sprinkled with powdered sugar or syrup.