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!
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 (affiliate). 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. Please please please make sure you get the really good stuff, such as Felix Lingonberry Jam.
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
- 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.
- Makes 8 waffles.
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- 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
- 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.
Audrey says
April 7, 2016 at 7:24 pmI have to head to Ikea to get some lingonberry jam to make these.
The Jenny Evolution says
April 7, 2016 at 10:48 pmYou won’t regret the trip! The right jam really does make a difference 🙂
Maria says
April 8, 2016 at 10:16 amI’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 🙂
The Jenny Evolution says
April 8, 2016 at 11:37 amI love the idea of breakfast dates! How fun 🙂 And I hope you enjoy the Swedish waffles recipe… it’s soo good!
Jess says
April 9, 2016 at 6:46 amOh yum, I could totally go for a plate of these right now! Love this post, especially your food-tography 🙂 Have a great day! xo
Judy says
April 12, 2016 at 7:08 amThose 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
The Jenny Evolution says
April 12, 2016 at 8:26 amAwesome! Thanks for featuring my waffles recipe 🙂
Theresa@DearCreatives says
April 13, 2016 at 9:26 pmLooks 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.
Lisa says
April 18, 2017 at 8:35 amOh 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
Lindsay @ The DIY Mommy says
April 18, 2017 at 2:32 pmThese look so so yummy! Our family loves waffles, the crunchy outside with the flaky inside. Yummy!
MmrliRuddy says
April 18, 2017 at 8:21 pmThese sound like such a treat. I think they would be more crispy and less doughy then the American version. Sounds yummy.
Maisy says
April 21, 2017 at 7:56 amOh 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
Helen at the Lazy Gastronome says
April 21, 2017 at 9:25 amLooks delicious! Thanks for sharing at the What’s for Dinner link up!
Miz Helen says
April 25, 2017 at 1:44 pmYour Swedish Waffles are great! Hope you are having a fantastic day and thanks so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
Come Back Soon!
Miz Helen
Kriska Marie says
May 1, 2017 at 6:06 amYummy! I’d like to have a plate of it now! 😀 Thank you for sharing it over at Food Friday! 😀