10 Interesting Fact About Waffles

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• Waffle comes from the word waffle in Dutch which means small sheet.
• The first person to create a modern waffle machine was Cornelius Swartwout in 1869.
• In Belgium, waffle is a national food and is called gaufre.
• Waffle was first introduced in North America by Dutch immigrants in the 17th century.
• There are two types of popular waffles, namely Belgian waffles and American waffles.
• Waffle is usually eaten together with whipped cream, fruits, honey, syrup, or ice cream.
• Waffle is often used as breakfast or brunch in the United States.
• In Norway, the waffle presented on Christmas is called Julekake.
• Waffle is also used as a basic ingredient for making waffle sandwiches.
• There are a number of waffle festivals worldwide, including International Waffle Day on March 25 each year.