"BELGIAN" WAFFLES

Facts

Belgium - The Country

• Located in Northern Europe and shares land borders with Germany, France, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands
• The capital of Belgium is Brussels
• Belgium has 3 Official Languages: Dutch, French & German
• Belgium is known for its Chocolate, Frites (Fries), Brussels Sprouts (Mmmm) ... and WAFFLES!

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Liege Waffle

Liege Waffle

• "Gaufre de Liege"
• Comes from the city of Liege in the Southern Wallonia region and was created in the 1800s
• Most common waffle in Belgium
• Made with dough (instead of batter) which gives it an irregular shape
• Sweet! - Pearl sugar is added to the dough which caramelizes in the waffle

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• Eaten throughout the day as snacks and desserts (not just for breakfast)
• Available at street stands, carts and trucks throughout cities
• Typically eaten with your hands and without ANY toppings (That's right... No syrup on your waffles)

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Brussels Waffle

Brussels Waffle

• "Gaufre de Bruxelles"
• Similar to the Belgian waffle we know in America.
• Made with batter, which makes it thick, fluffy and rectangular in shape.
• Not sweet on its own; typically eaten with powdered sugar (or Nutella)... but not with syrup

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• Also often eaten on the go from street vendors
• Originated in the city of Brussels in the 1800s
• Introduced to the U.S. in the 1960s, originally known as the Bel-Gem waffle

Brussels vs Liege

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American Belgian Waffle

American Belgian Waffle

• Lighter, fluffier and thicker than typical American waffles
• Eaten with a fork and syrup (or lots of other toppings)
• Shape: Square, round, Mickey Mouse...
• Often eaten for breakfast or brunch
• Based on a simplified recipe of the Brussels Waffle from Belgium.

History of the American Belgian Waffle

• The Brussels Waffle was introduced to the U.S. in 1962.
• Further popularized in 1964 during the New York World's Fair.
• Introduced as the Bel-Gem waffle, which later became known as the Belgian waffle.

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Summary

• Today I ...
• Told you about Belgium - the Country
• The Liege waffleThe Brussels waffle
• The Brussels waffle
• The American Belgian waffle
• And the history of American Belgian waffles

Sources

• ABC news.com
• Encyclopedia Britannica
• OH My Sugar High!
• Sylvia from Sylvia’s waffles , former resident of liege
• Wikipedia
• Expatica.com
• WanderlustForOne.com

Now who wants to eat with their hands?

Any Questions?