Spring announces its arrival in many ways. But in Sweden, golden waffles with jam signal the coming of spring. Yes, only an Authentic Swedish Waffles Recipe will do!
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Don’t Waffle on a Good Breakfast
When I lived in downtown Chicago, there were several Swedish diners that served authentic Swedish waffles, and I was lucky enough to live just around the corner from one — Ann Sather.
When I first discovered these treasure troves, I thought I had found heaven.
I can actually inhale the scent of these wonderful places just thinking about them.
You see, some people are egg people. They like omelets or scrambled eggs or Eggs Benedict.
Not me! I’m a waffle girl.
So when I heard about Swedish waffles, I thought I’d have to try them out to see what all of the fuss is about.
My first surprise was that the Swedes do not put syrup on their waffles. Oh no!
They’re traditionally served with whipped cream and wild lingonberry jam.
Plus, Swedish waffles are slightly thinner than the American version so you can enjoy several.
Yes, the ingredients for the waffles are important. But just as important is the kind of jam you put on it.
Authentic Swedish Waffles Recipe
Now, I love celebrating International Waffle Day as the next person (which is March 25), but really, any day is a good day for a true authentic Swedish waffle.
So let’s get baking!
This easy, delicious recipe for authentic Swedish waffles is from the chefs at Felix Lingonberry Jam in Sweden.
Ingredients
- 3 ½ oz butter
- 1 ⅔ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups plus 3 tablespoons milk
- 2 eggs
Directions for Swedish Waffle Recipe
Step 1: Melt butter.
Step 2: Whip together flour, baking powder and salt with half of the milk until you have an even batter.
Step 3: Pour in the rest of the milk, eggs and the melted butter, whip until thoroughly mixed.
Step 4: Heat the waffle iron and brush with butter.
Step 5: Pour in 6 tablespoons of batter and bake until golden brown.
Step 6: Serve with whipped cream and Felix Lingonberry Jam.
Makes 8 waffles.
Authentic Swedish Waffles Recipe
In Sweden, golden waffles with jam signal the coming of spring. Yes, only an Authentic Swedish Waffles Recipe will do!
Ingredients
- 3 ½ oz butter
- 1 ⅔ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups plus 3 tablespoons milk
- 2 eggs
Instructions
- Melt butter.
- Whip together flour, baking powder and salt with half of the milk until you have an even batter.
- Pour in the rest of the milk, eggs and the melted butter, whip until thoroughly mixed.
- Heat the waffle iron and brush with butter.
- Pour in 6 tablespoons of batter and bake until golden brown.
- Serve with whipped cream and Felix Lingonberry Jam.
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I have to head to Ikea to get some lingonberry jam to make these.
You won’t regret the trip! The right jam really does make a difference 🙂
NO! Don’t buy lingonberries. Try cloudberries. That is what I always had with my waffles when I was growing up. The lable may read hjortron, which is the same thing. I am Swedish and grew up in Sweden. I am from the northern part and in the south of Sweden they do eat weird things.
I’m a waffle girl myself, but I like to eat it with jam more than syrup. My husband things it’s strange, but I love it! We have breakfast dates every Friday, where we take turns cooking each other breakfast and watch the news or one of our favorite shows on DVR. We’ll definitely be putting this on the menu this month. Thanks so much for sharing this with us on #shinebloghop! Lovely of you to join us 🙂
I love the idea of breakfast dates! How fun 🙂 And I hope you enjoy the Swedish waffles recipe… it’s soo good!
Oh yum, I could totally go for a plate of these right now! Love this post, especially your food-tography 🙂 Have a great day! xo
Those look delicious. I will be featuring this tonight at my Swing into Spring party that opens at 8pm EST. Please stop by and pick up an I’ve Been Featured button. Thanks. http://diybydesign.blogspot.com
Awesome! Thanks for featuring my waffles recipe 🙂
Looks yummy! I love visiting Solvang which has every Swedish & Danish pastry & waffle you can imagine. Isd love to make homemade. Thanks for sharing your recipe at the Inspiration Spotlight party. Shared.
Oh my! These look fantastic and lucky for me, my family is most definitely a waffle family! I am thinking we might have to give these a try this coming Saturday. Than you for sharing!
Cheers,
Lisa
These look so so yummy! Our family loves waffles, the crunchy outside with the flaky inside. Yummy!
These sound like such a treat. I think they would be more crispy and less doughy then the American version. Sounds yummy.
Oh yummm, those look delicious! I’ve never had lingonberry jam in my life (nor anything else made from lingonberries), but I guess I’ll have to get some and try out your recipe 🙂
*Maisy
Looks delicious! Thanks for sharing at the What’s for Dinner link up!
Your Swedish Waffles are great! Hope you are having a fantastic day and thanks so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
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Miz Helen
Yummy! I’d like to have a plate of it now! 😀 Thank you for sharing it over at Food Friday! 😀
Swedes do not wat waffles with whipped cream! Ever! Sugar and cloudberrier, or sugar and lingonberries. I prefer cloudberries and Ikea has them. Swedish pancakes and all related foods are never ever served with whipped cream in Sweden.