And the crowd goes wild…about waffles!

Waffles are a batter-based flat cake made from flour, milk, eggs, water and baking powder. All the ingredients are mixed together to form a batter, which is usually not too thick. Mostly, they are referred to as Belgian waffles and it is a culinary specialty that originated from the Mediterranean as a primitive flat cake […]

Waffles are a batter-based flat cake made from flour, milk, eggs, water and baking powder. All the ingredients are mixed together to form a batter, which is usually not too thick. Mostly, they are referred to as Belgian waffles and it is a culinary specialty that originated from the Mediterranean as a primitive flat cake cooked on a hot rock in a campfire. There are a number of varieties, but the most popular type is the Belgian waffle.
 There is a slight difference in ingredient between Belgian waffle and the other types. Traditionally, Belgian waffle uses yeast in the mixture of the batter while other types use baking powder. Making nice and tasty waffles takes not more than 15 minutes and the most important thing is to have the right waffle iron, which is also called waffle-maker.
Waffles are rising in popularity in urban areas, especially Abuja, whose many eateries serve the delicacy. What makes waffles fun to eat is that it comes with toppings varying from whipped cream, chocolate spread, fruits, syrup, and even ice cream. Over time, waffles have evolved and still continue to evolve.
When it first originated, it was just flour and water heated between two iron plates, but today it has become a very popular food in the world. Today, waffles come in sweet and savoury varieties, numerous shapes and different sizes. They are usually served as sweet breakfast food while in some parts of the world they could pass for dessert, enjoyed in Lagos Port Harcourt and many other places. If you have not yet tasted this soft, crunchy and buttery treat then head to the nearest confectionary and order a serving. It will have you wild for more.