I decided to bake waffles today, when I started to look for them information on the Internet I was surprised by number of types of waffles, their shapes and ways of administration . Interesting is also the same story of their origin, which dates back to medieval times. I wanted to present as it was with those waffles ....
wafers or a buttery yeast dough baked in a special waver, the composition and shape of the waffle maker is different depending on the culinary traditions of the country. In the Middle Ages
fried flat cakes (usually from a mixture of barley and oats) between two flat petals of cast iron. In the 13th century, a craftsman had the idea of \u200b\u200bforging the plate for baking, or "irons" that reproduce the structure of a honeycomb. Word of the wafer is "a piece of the beehive." Other early projects waffle presentation of landscapes, emblems and religious symbols. The dough is placed in the panels on hinges, which can then be flattened and roasted in the furnace and through the handle can be reversed.
Waffles were sold by street vendors during religious ceremonies, the producers can sell their waffles before going to church. Over the years, there are more and more suppliers often causing many conflicts to the extent that the French king Charles IX (1560-1574) ordered that: Vendors have stayed at a distance of 6 meters from each other.
In the 16th century, waffles were available for all social groups. Made from flour, water, and very good quality were eaten by the poor during the scarcity of bread. For the wafers for the privileged class was added eggs, milk and honey.
In 1620 the Dutch "Wafers" come to America because of the pilgrims, who spent time in Holland before the voyage to America.
In 1869 Cornelius Swarthout Troy, New York, received a patent for the first waffle. Described as a "device to bake waffles" in warm metal waffle maker on the stove was coal pour batter into pan, close lid and after a few minutes, rotate pan and bake the other side. This is becoming very popular. Anniversary of the patent has been celebrated as National Waffle Day.
Waffles and waffle makers today.
In 1911 General Electric introduces the first waffle makers designed by Thomas J. Stackbecka, which has a built in thermostat which prevented scorched waffles. Today's waffle irons have essentially the same mechanisms, but are much lighter and have a variety of fancy designs (flowers, Mickey Mouse, Hello Kitty) and plates that are removable for cleaning or to change patterns. In 1930, waffle irons become a standard kitchen equipment.
In 1964, "Belgian waffles" made their debut at the fair in New York. Maurice Vermersch sells wife's recipe for "Brussels waffles, yeast were fluffy waffles with strawberries and whipped cream. Being aware of the fact that most Americans do not know where he is renamed Brussels Belgian waffles.
Waffles even lived to see their holidays. International Waffle Day (International Day Waffles) is celebrated on March 25. National Waffle Day (National Day celebrated Waffles) is 24 August and the National Waffle Week (National Waffles Week) is celebrated in the second week of September.
Types:
American waffles are usually served as a sweet food for breakfast, topped with butter and various syrups, but there are also many delicious dishes such as fried chicken and waffles or waffles and chips. They can also be served as dessert, topped with ice cream and other various toppings. They are generally thinner than the Belgian waffles. Thomas Jefferson brought a waffle makers from France, and waffle popular acceptance in the late eighteenth century.
Belgian or Brussels waffles are made with yeast dough. Generally, but not always are thin, light and very crispy. They are easy to distinguish from Liège Waffles, which are sides of the rectangle. In Belgium, waffles most served warm by street vendors, usually sprinkled with sugar, but in tourist areas can be served with whipped cream, fruit or chocolate
Liège waffle is a variety of Belgian waffles, named after the city of Liege, located in eastern Belgium. They are richer, denser and sweeter than traditional. This is the most common type of wafers available in Belgium and is prepared in plain, vanilla and cinnamon, which is served by street vendors throughout the country.
Scandinavian waffles are popular in Scandinavia, particularly in Sweden, are thin, made in a heart-shaped waffle maker. Most are sweet, served with whipped or sour cream and strawberry jam or raspberry, or simply with sugar on top. In Norway, brown cheese is also a popular addition. Like the pancake, there are those who prefer savory waffles with blue cheese, for example. In Finland, salt supplements are rare, adding to the waffle is the most jam, sugar, whipped cream or vanilla ice cream. The Swedish tradition of frying waffles back to at least 1400. March 25 is celebrated Våffeldagen or the day of wafers, the word is similar to Vårfrudagen that means Feast of the Annunciation, and is also celebrated on that day.
Stroopwafels a Dutch waffles are thin and have a filling. For the first time were made in Gouda the Netherlands in the 18th or 19th, at the beginning it was known only in this city. The dough for the waffles is made from flour, butter, brown sugar, yeast, milk and eggs. Each hostess, however, has its own recipe, which is passed down from generation to generation. Medium-sized balls are placed in waffle irons, it is flat and vary considerably for those in our stores. When the wafer is baked and when it is still warm, then cut it into two halves and translates the completion and consists of two halves. Filling is made with syrup, brown sugar, butter and cinnamon, they are popular in Belgium and the Netherlands.
My recipe for waffles in the Norwegian-style: (10-12 waffles)
100 g of butter or oil 4 eggs
,
5 tablespoons sugar (or more if you want more sweet)
5 dl milk,
½ teaspoon ground cardamom * (optional),
½ teaspoon turmeric * (for color, optional)
4 dl flour 1 teaspoon
baking powder.
* Kardanom is very common and readily added to the dishes in the Norwegian cuisine, especially the pancakes and waffles. More information about this spice in later posts.
* Turmeric is the "saffron" for the poor, is much cheaper than saffron, but no clear-cut taste, so it can be added to dishes both sweet and savory. Dishes with turmeric have a nice yellow color. Read more about turmeric try to write the next post.
first Separate the whites from the yolks.
second Mix all ingredients except proteins and allow the dough for about 30 minutes.
third After 30 minutes, whipped to stiff protein and slowly add the rest of the dough.
Whipped proteins are a guarantee of lightness and fluffy waffles. When you do not want us to beat this protein can combine all the ingredients at once, but it is important to set aside the dough for about 30 minutes to rest,.
I very often do waffles without sugar, the baking, for example, can be enjoyed with cheese or ham, and not necessarily sweet.
When the ample waffles us it's worth it to freeze, you can then remove a reheat in the oven, are just as tasty as fresh.
Bon Appetit.
Photos Stroopwafels
0 comments:
Post a Comment