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The Very Best Norwegian Waffles - Vafler

Norwegians love their waffles, and if you make these you'll understand why. These are thin and floppy and have a lovely hint of cardamom. Best served with berries or jam on top!
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Course: Dessert, Main Course
Cuisine: Norwegian
Keyword: waffles
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Resting Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 10
Author: Silvia

Equipment

  • 1 Norwegian waffle iron
  • 1 mortar and pestal (optional for grinding cardamom seeds)

Ingredients

  • 3.5 tbsp butter
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 2 and 1/2 cups milk
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp cardamom
  • 1 tsp baking powder

Instructions

  • Melt the butter in a small bowl.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs and sugar.
  • Add half of the milk and all the flour, salt, cardamom, and baking powder. Whisk batter until it's smooth.
  • Add the rest of the milk and the butter to the batter. Whisk again until smooth.
  • Optional: let batter rest for 30 minutes.
  • Heat waffle iron and brush with butter each time before adding the batter. Add about 1 dipper full of batter to the iron and cook until light golden brown.

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