Description
Crispy, buttery waffles layered with a rich caramel filling. A delightful treat perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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For the Waffles
- 1 1/3 cups (311 ml) plain flour
- 100 g (3.5 oz) unsalted butter
- 1/3 cups (79 ml) caster sugar
- 2 tablespoons lukewarm milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
For the Caramel Filling
- 50 g unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup treacle or molasses (or an extra 1/2 cup brown sugar)
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a bowl and knead gently until the dough forms a smooth ball. Cover and let it rise in a warm place for 45 minutes.
- Meanwhile make the filling: melt the butter in a heavy-based pan over moderately low heat. Add the brown sugar and treacle and stir with a wooden spoon until dissolved and smooth.
- Stir in the cinnamon and salt and set aside to cool. As the caramel cools it becomes toffee-like.
- Divide the dough into 12 equal portions and roll each portion into a ball.
- Heat your waffle maker. Once ready, place a ball of dough in the center of the waffle plate, close the lid, and press to flatten the dough. Cook for 4-4.5 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Carefully remove the hot waffle with a spatula and let it cool slightly. Then, carefully slice the waffle horizontally into two even pieces.
- Optionally, use a cookie cutter to shape the waffle pieces.
- Place the waffle pieces on a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, spread a teaspoon of filling over one half of a waffle piece, and top with the other half to create a sandwich.
- Repeat with the remaining dough and filling.
- Store in an airtight container.
Notes
- For easier rolling, chill the dough for 30 minutes after the first rise.
- If your caramel filling is too thick, whisk in a teaspoon of warm milk or water to thin it.
- For a richer flavor, use brown butter instead of regular unsalted butter in the waffle dough.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 48 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Dutch
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stroopwafel
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Unsaturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 30