Dutch stroopwafels! Yummy!
Delicious Dutch stroopwafels! Who doesn’t love them? From the supermarket, or even better, fresh from the bakery! You’re probably familiar with the ‘regular’ stroopwafels, but did you know there are also caramel, caramel-sea salt, and honey varieties? Is your mouth watering yet?
Stroopwafels are a delicacy with a rich history. These delicious Dutch waffles, filled with syrup, are loved worldwide for their unique texture and sweet taste. In this blog, read about the ingredients, history, and fun facts about stroopwafels.
Order Dutch stroopwafels via Mr. Dutch Food
You can order stroopwafels from us. Whether you want stroopwafels from Albert Heijn, Jumbo, PLUS, the organic supermarket Ekoplaza, the bakery, or another Dutch store, we will collect them for you and ship them to your country within the EU.
Do you want to know how to order Dutch stroopwafels?
Go to the website of the Dutch store where you want to buy stroopwafels. Fill the shopping cart on that website with stroopwafels and any other groceries you want. Share your shopping cart with us via the order form on the order page. Instructions on how to fill out the order form can be found on the Order instructions page. There are instructional videos to make it as easy as possible for you. After submitting the order form with your shared shopping cart, you will receive a non-binding quote from us. If you agree, you pay via the provided payment link. We will then collect the delicious stroopwafels and other products for you in the store and ship them to you! We deliver to both individuals and businesses.
History
The stroopwafel was invented in the early nineteenth century in Gouda. It is believed that bakers used dough scraps to bake thin waffles and then filled them with syrup. Because bakers made stroopwafels from leftover dough, the waffles were very cheap and were therefore called “poor man’s cookies.”
It is claimed that the baker Gerard Kamphuisen from Gouda was the first to make waffles filled with syrup. However, these were siroopwafels (note the letter i), which are still made today in the Kamphuisen syrup waffle factory in Gouda. His product likely laid the foundation for the modern stroopwafel recipe.
Over the years, stroopwafels have become a popular street food in the Netherlands. At local markets and festivals, you can find stalls selling freshly baked stroopwafels, often prepared in front of the customer, adding to the experience.
Ingredients
The ingredients of stroopwafels are simple but essential for their characteristic taste and texture. The main components are:
- Dough: Flour, butter, sugar, eggs, and yeast form the base of the dough. This dough is baked in a waffle iron to create thin, crispy waffles, which are then sliced in half to add the syrup filling.
- Syrup: The syrup filling is the heart of the stroopwafel. Traditional syrup is made from boiled sugar syrup mixed with molasses, creating that signature sticky and sweet filling.
- Spices: To add extra flavor, spices such as cinnamon and nutmeg are often added to the dough or syrup. These give the stroopwafel a delicious aromatic twist.
Fun facts about Dutch stroopwafels
Coffee tradition: What’s better than a stroopwafel? A warm stroopwafel! In the Netherlands, it’s a tradition to place a stroopwafel on top of your hot drink, like coffee or tea. The warmth makes the syrup filling soft and melting, which perfectly complements the crispy waffles. You can also warm the stroopwafel in the microwave for the same delicious effect.
Stroopwafels in space: In 2018, Dutch astronaut André Kuipers brought stroopwafels to the International Space Station (ISS). This made stroopwafels the first Dutch food eaten in space.
Dutch People: Dutch people eat an average of 20 stroopwafels per year.
A siroopwafel is different from a stroopwafel: A stroopwafel consists of a waffle that is sliced in half after baking, with syrup in between. A siroopwafel consists of two separately baked crispy waffles with a thick syrup in between, which has a different composition than the syrup in a stroopwafel.
