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A World of Waffles: International Waffle Day Festivities

Waffle pieces with blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries topped with white yogurt, scattered against a yellow background.

Get ready to flip for flavor! Celebrate International Waffle Day with a world of delicious delights. From Belgian classics to Hong Kong-style wonders, there’s a waffle for every palate. Let’s make today a day to savor!

Belgian Waffles

  • Ingredients: Waffle mix (or make your own with flour, sugar, baking powder, eggs, milk, and butter).
  • Instructions: Prepare waffle batter according to package instructions or your favorite recipe. Cook in a Belgian waffle maker until golden brown and crispy. Serve with whipped cream, fresh berries, and a drizzle of maple syrup.

French Toast Waffles

  • Ingredients: Sliced bread, eggs, milk, cinnamon, vanilla extract.
  • Instructions: Whisk together eggs, milk, cinnamon, and vanilla extract in a shallow bowl. Dip slices of bread into the egg mixture, then cook in a waffle maker until golden and crispy. Serve with powdered sugar and maple syrup.

Hong Kong Style Egg Waffles (Gai Daan Jai)

  • Ingredients: Waffle mix (or make your own with flour, sugar, eggs, evaporated milk, and baking powder).
  • Instructions: Prepare waffle batter according to package instructions or your favorite recipe. Cook in a Hong Kong-style egg waffle maker until puffed up and golden brown. Serve plain or with your favorite toppings like chocolate sauce, whipped cream, or fresh fruit.

Norwegian Waffles

  • Ingredients: Waffle mix (or make your own with flour, sugar, eggs, milk, and baking powder), cardamom (optional).
  • Instructions: Prepare waffle batter according to package instructions or your favorite recipe. Add a pinch of cardamom to the batter for a Norwegian twist. Cook in a waffle maker until golden and crispy. Serve with sour cream and your favorite jam or preserves.

Italian Pizzelle

  • Ingredients: Pizzelle mix (or make your own with flour, sugar, eggs, butter, and vanilla extract).
  • Instructions: Prepare pizzelle batter according to package instructions or your favorite recipe. Cook in a pizzelle maker until lightly golden and crisp. Serve plain or dusted with powdered sugar.

Greek Yogurt Waffles

  • Ingredients: Waffle mix (or make your own with flour, sugar, baking powder, Greek yogurt, eggs, and milk).
  • Instructions: Prepare waffle batter according to package instructions or your favorite recipe, substituting some of the milk with Greek yogurt for added richness. Cook in a waffle maker until golden brown and crispy. Serve with honey and chopped nuts.

These easy international waffle recipes are perfect for celebrating International Waffle Day with delicious homemade treats!