Waffle
A batter or dough cooked between two hot, patterned iron plates until crisp outside and tender inside.
- Cakes, cookies, pastries and baked goods
- France
Also called: dough-based cake
American waffles are made from a pancake-like batter leavened with baking powder. Belgian waffles are thicker with deep pockets, often raised with yeast or whipped egg whites. Liège waffles are made from a brioche-like dough studded with pearl sugar that caramelizes on the iron.
Adding a little extra fat or cornstarch to the batter makes waffles crisper. Keep cooked waffles on a rack in a warm oven so steam doesn't soften them.
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Written by VanillaGoods in our own words from these sources. Last reviewed October 15, 2026.
- Waffle (Q375), Wikidata