Truth: I’m something of a waffle whore. There’s nothing better than drizzling warm maple syrup or lashing clouds of whipped cream on a freshly crisped, golden grid before devouring the entire lot. Being a waffle snob, I don’t go in for the frozen variety, nor do I brake for Belgians – unless they’re wearing red pants. Ha ha.
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The thing is, there’s no such thing as a Belgian waffle. In Belgium, there are two types of waffles: Liege and Brussels. The Brussels waffle debuted in 1958 at the World Expo and this is what we think is a Belgian waffle. It’s light and airy and has got that massive grid. It’s OK, but I find it kind of bland unless you jazz it up with chocolate sauce, berries and whipped cream.
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The Liege is my favourite. Buttery like a croissant, it’s sweeter, denser and doesn’t really require any topping. It’s hard to find the Liege outside of Europe, but I smuggled this pearl sugar back from Belgium so I can try my hand at making my own.
Here’s my buddy Pete who helped me taste test in Brussels a few weeks ago.
BTW, this is my go-to waffle recipe from Dinner with Julie. It’s super healthy, but you wouldn’t know it. I always use white spelt flour instead of regular flour, though.
Are you a waffle fan? Do you have a favourite recipe or topping?
P.S. You also might like A Funny Thing About Belgian Men and The Sauciest, Most Savoury Breakfast Ever.[/fusion_builder_column][/fusion_builder_row][/fusion_builder_container]
