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Stroopwafel

Netherlands

Invented in Gouda in the early 19th century by baker Gerard Kamphuisen, using leftover breadcrumbs.

Two thin wafer biscuits sandwiched with warm caramel syrup — the Netherlands' most iconic treat, best placed over a hot coffee to soften.

Authentic Netherlands Stroopwafel recipe
Prep
30 mins
Cook
15 mins
Difficulty
Medium
Calories
415 kcal
Serves
12
Calories are an estimate based on ingredients used

Ingredients

300gplain flour
150gbutter
75gcaster sugar
1egg
7gdried yeast
75mlwarm milk
200ggolden syrup
1 tspcinnamon

Method

1

Make dough with flour, butter, sugar, egg, yeast and milk. Prove 1 hour.

2

Roll into small balls. Press in a waffle iron until golden. Cool.

3

Heat syrup with cinnamon until thick. Sandwich pairs of waffles with caramel.

4

Leave to set. Serve resting over a hot mug to soften.

Chef's Tip

Rest a stroopwafel on top of a hot cup for 30 seconds before eating — the filling softens perfectly.

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