Description
These crisp, sweet and buttery waffles are eaten on New Year’s Day in the Netherlands, plain or filled with whipped cream.
Ingredients
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- 2/3 stick (75g) Butter
- 1/2 cup (125g) Sugar
- 2/3 cup (150ml) Water
- 2 cups (250g) Flour
- Grated peel of 1/2 Lemon or 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- Pinch of Salt
- 2 Eggs
- Neutral Oil (for waffle iron)
- Sweetened Whipped Cream, for serving
Instructions
- Preparing the Batter:
- In a pan, combine butter, sugar, and water. Heat until the butter melts and sugar dissolves.
- In a large bowl, add flour. Pour in the hot butter mixture, add lemon zest or vanilla, and a pinch of salt. Mix well.
- Beat in the eggs until the batter is smooth.
- Let the batter rest for 30 minutes.
- Cooking the Waffles:
- Preheat the waffle iron and brush lightly with oil.
- Scoop 1 tablespoon of batter onto the iron and close it. Cook until pale golden; the time depends on the iron.
- Immediately roll the cooked waffle into a cylinder shape, or leave flat if preferred.
- Repeat with the remaining batter.
- Serving:
- Let the waffles or rolls cool completely before storing them in an airtight container. They can be stored for about 2 weeks.
- Before serving, fill them with sweetened whipped cream.
Notes
- Ensure the sugar is completely dissolved before adding to the flour.
- The batter should be smooth and free of lumps.
- Roll the waffles immediately after cooking to get the desired shape.
- If rolls are too crisp, slightly undercook the waffles.
- Serve immediately after filling with whipped cream to avoid sogginess.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Dutch