Food | Stroopwafels

If you’re a fan of sweets, then you’re in for a real treat with stroopwafels! These delicious Dutch snacks, also known as syrup waffles or caramel waffles, are made of two crispy wafers that sandwich a gooey, luscious caramel filling.

Legend has it that stroopwafels were first made in Gouda, a beautiful city in the Netherlands. But, luckily for us, these mouth-watering delights have spread all around the world, and you don’t have to travel far to indulge in one.

So, what makes stroopwafels so special? Well, it’s the heavenly batter that they are made of, consisting of flour, butter, brown sugar, yeast, milk, and eggs. The filling, made of syrup, brown sugar, butter, and cinnamon, is the secret sauce that brings everything together. Once you’ve had a taste, you won’t be able to resist these addictive treats.

But where can you find the stroopwafels? If you’re in the area, TOPS at SPAR Bedfordview sells a range of imported stroopwafels that are made with only the finest ingredients. You will also find the sweet treat at many cheese factories, food shops, tourist traps, and quite a few shops selling imported treats that they source internationally.

If you’re feeling adventurous and want to try making your own, here’s a basic recipe to get you started.

Ingredients

• 2 cups All-purpose Flour
• 3/4 cup Unsalted Butter, softened.
• 1/2 cup Brown Sugar
• 1 large Egg
• 1/4 cup Milk
• 1 tsp. Active Dry Yeast
• 1/2 tsp. Ground Cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp. Salt
• 1 cup Dark Corn Syrup

Instructions

• Preheat your waffle iron.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, butter, brown sugar, egg, milk, yeast, cinnamon, and salt. Mix until a smooth dough forms. Cover the dough and let it rest for 30 minutes.
• Divide the dough into small balls (about 1 tbsp. each) and press them into the waffle iron. Cook for 1–2 minutes until golden brown. Remove the waffles from the iron and slice them in half horizontally.
• Spread the caramel filling (made by heating the dark corn syrup with some butter) onto one half of the waffle, and then top with the other half. Leave to cool.

Enjoy!

Whether you’re buying them from a store or making them yourself, stroopwafels are sure to please your taste buds if you have a sweet tooth with a spicy touch. They’re the perfect snack to have with a cup of coffee or tea, or even as a dessert after a meal. So, what are you waiting for? Get ready to take your taste buds on a wild ride with stroopwafels!