National Waffle Iron Day – Bedtime Math (2024)

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What is National waffle iron Day? ›

Waffle lovers finally have their day of recognition on June 29 as they celebrate National Waffle Iron Day. Some people enjoy their waffles plain with syrup, but we like ours topped with berries, whipped cream, too.

In 1869, American Cornelius Swartwout patented the stove-top waffle iron.

Historically, the Brussels waffle had 20 holes (4×5 waffle imprint). Nowadays, it is also available in different shapes: 15 holes (3×5) or 24 holes (4×6).

The square bumps give the waffle little square holes, perfect for holding syrup and melted butter. Of course, waffles can be many other shapes; our all-time favorites are these furniture-shaped waffles shown here. But they all taste great with syrup.

#NationalWaffleDay. On August 24, 1869, Cornelius Swarthout of Troy, New York received his patent for the waffle iron. While waffles existed long before then, the invention made waffles more readily available. Eaten throughout the world, a waffle is a leavened batter or dough.

The Origins of Waffles

Waffles eventually made their way to medieval Europe in the 13th century, where they became a popular treat during religious festivals. The term “waffle” itself is derived from the Dutch word “wafel,” which referred to the honeycomb pattern found on the cakes. But that was then…and this is now.

Toast – From Frozen Medium High Setting 2 toasting cycles. Place the potato waffles in the toaster. After the initial 'pop up' toast for a second cycle until the waffles are golden yellow. Switch off the toaster and leave to stand in the toaster for 1 minute.

Waffle size is about 4 inches across and 1/2 inch thick.

In all my 53 years, I have heard them referred to as divots, indents, cavities, pits, dimples, dents, windows, grids, wells and more. Belgian cooking history states that early waffle irons were inspired by the shape of the alveoli (honey comb) made by bees, and hence another name… honeycombs.

Neither carb-tastic treat is exactly spa food (though both can be made healthier and/or made to suit special diets—by using almond flour for gluten-free versions, for instance), but if you're counting calories, waffles have about 100 more of them than pancakes, and more cholesterol too, but that's before you factor in ...

What came first, pancakes or waffles? ›

The Greeks called these early pancakes "tigani" which comes from a word that means frying pan. Archeologists have even found evidence that our prehistoric ancestors made pancakes 30,000 years ago. But waffles? Waffles didn't come along until just over 1,000 years ago.

The earliest version of the American chicken and waffle combo traces back to the Pennsylvania Dutch in the 1600s, where waffles were served with pulled chicken and gravy. A different interpretation, influenced by soul food, emerged much later with the opening of Wells Supper Club in Harlem, New York, in 1938.

Definitions of waffle iron. noun. a kitchen appliance for baking waffles; the appliance usually consists of two indented metal pans hinged together so that they create a pattern on the waffle.

Waffle Day (Swedish: våffeldagen [ˈvɔ̂fːɛlˌdɑːɡɛn], Norwegian: vaffeldagen, Danish: vaffeldag) is a tradition that is celebrated in Sweden, Norway and Denmark on 25 March, which is also the Feast of the Annunciation, upon which waffles are typically eaten.

The modern version of this ancient kitchen utensil was invented by Cornelius Swartwout more than 150 years ago. He created a stove-top version of the waffle iron that was easy to turn and less likely to burn the hand of the cook.