what is the difference between a belgium and a regular waffle ?

Question

Is the iron/maker special for Belguim waffles?

Answer 1

Obviously, the size is the main difference most people see. However, true Belgian waffles use yeast in the batter rather than baking powder. This makes the Belgian waffle lighter and fluffier than a traditional waffle. Also, Belgian waffles are more often served with fruit and in deserts, than with the traditional waffle. Belgian waffles are more versatile -- they're seen in many different meal courses...not just breakfast.

Answer 2

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what is the difference between a belgium and a regular waffle ?
Is the iron/maker special for Belguim waffles?

Answer 3

The Belgium Waffle Iron has deeper and thicker squares that the traditional. Honestly, I prefer the regular square waffle to the ritzier Belgian. I also do not care for the round or other shaped waffles. I guess I am a traditionalist.

Answer 4

Also, the batter for traditional waffles is completely different than that of belgian waffles. I have family thats from Belgium and I have toured Belgium as well. Belgian waffle batter is more like dough and can sit on its own. Whereas traditional batter is more liquidy and must be contained in a bowl, etc. Belgian waffle batter has the consistency of more like a bread dough or cookie dough. Traditional waffle batter is more like a cake batter consistency, runny. I hope this helps!

Answer 5

The Belgium Waffle requires a special waffle iron to create deeper pockets. The batter for the Belguim waffle is also different than a regular waffle batter.

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Answer 6

Belgium Waffles are much thicker than a regular waffle.

Answer 7

What Is A Belgian Waffle

Answer 8

Yes they are two different waffle makers -

Belgium Waffles have much deeper holes in them than regular waffles.

Answer 9

Traditional waffles in the United States originated from pilgrims in 1620, who obtained the method from Holland. They are usually served as a sweet breakfast food, topped with butter and various syrups, but are also found in many different savory dishes as well. They are generally denser and thinner than the Belgian waffle, often using a quickbread type recipe.
The Belgian waffle (also referred to as the "Brussels waffle") often refers to a waffle that is less dense, crispier, has larger partitions and a larger volume than the traditional waffle. They are often served as a breakfast, with the same topping choices as a traditional waffle. More often than the traditional waffle however, they are served with fruits, whipped cream or ice cream, sometimes served as a dessert. While the thickness is the most commonly accepted difference between the Belgian waffle and the traditional waffle, the use of yeast and beaten egg whites in most Belgian waffle recipes, as opposed to baking powder in the traditional waffle recipe, gives them a lighter and crispier texture.
The Liège waffle (from the city of Liège, eastern Belgium) is a waffle usually bought and eaten warm on the street. They are usually freshly made in small shops, but it is also possible to buy them in supermarkets. They are smaller, sweeter and denser than "Belgian waffles" and have a caramelized sugar coating on the outside, giving them a lightly sweet flavor. Most are served plain, but some are vanilla or cinnamon flavoured, and can be served with toppings like fruits, creams, and chocolate. The Liège waffle was invented by a cook of the prince-bishop of Liège in the 18th century.
A Japanese waffle, or taiyaki (鯛焼き), is a batter cake that is cooked like other waffles. It is shaped like a fish and filled with red or white an (a sweet bean paste), or custard (chocolate or plain).
In the UK, a popular frozen food is the potato waffle, a savoury form made of reconstituted potatoes, oil and seasonings. The waffles may be baked, grilled, prepared in a toaster or fried, and are used as a side dish or snack. These are produced by various frozen food companies including Birdseye, and McCain.
Other kinds of waffle include Biscuit waffles, Sugar waffle, Soft waffle, Fruit waffle, and the Waffle ice cream cone.

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