Best Brunch Ever: Norwegian Sour Cream Waffles Recipe (2024)

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What is special about Norwegian waffles? ›

Either way, Norwegian waffles are thinner and softer than the American or Belgian versions and the best thing is that they can be enjoyed throughout the day, as any time is waffle-time in Norway. They are even served at the Nordic cuisine phenomenon Maaemo, a restaurant that scooped three Michelin stars in 2019.

The Swedes prefer light, crispy waffles served with berries and cream while Norwegian waffles are soft and often folded around slices of caramelised Norwegian brown goat's cheese.

We love them slathered with butter and strawberry jam, or for a more decadent version; sour cream and strawberry jam which is a delicious combination of tangy and sweet. For more history about the Norwegian waffle, you can go HERE to a previous blog post I did on this topic.

When the batter is made from scratch it can be formulated to taste however the chef likes. You can't really do much with Bisquick. Restaurants also have a slew of toppings that you can have piled onto your waffle. You can prepare the same toppings at home but most people don't bother.

The vafler in Norway are served for dessert or as a treat in heart-shaped sections. They are much sweeter and softer than American waffles and are almost always homemade.

The Belgian waffle is one of the most famous types of waffles in the world. It is made with a mixture of flour, eggs, milk, sugar, and baking powder.

No country is more known for their waffles and their waffle varieties than Belgium, which has more than a dozen different varieties of waffles.

In fact, reindeer is among the dishes regularly referenced as one of Norway's local delicacies. Lamb is also frequently included in Norwegian cuisine. Fårikal, a dish made up of boiled mutton and cabbage served with boiled potatoes, is very popular in the country and has been voted the national dish twice.

A better choice is milk, says Millie Norton, a longtime waitress at Becky's Diner in Portland, Maine. “It's strange. If people start off with coffee, once they get their waffles, they switch over to water or milk,” she says.

How do you keep waffles crispy for brunch? ›

Other Ways to Keep Waffles from Getting Soggy

Here are some other ways to keep the sogginess at bay: Place your waffles on a cooling rack in a low-heat oven (don't stack the waffles on top of each other). Throw your waffles in a toaster to refresh their crispiness. Make sure your waffle iron is very hot.

Grab a wire cooling rack and a warm oven.

If you're making an extra-big batch of pancakes, double that setup. Set the duo on a rack arranged in the middle of the oven, and set the temperature to 225°F. This temperature will keep the pancakes and waffles warm without continuing to cook them.

Cut up fruit and toppings, put toppings in serving bowls. Place bowls of toppings on a table, add waffles right before serving. Assemble your waffle bar and enjoy. PIN HERE to add to your recipe box.

No country is more known for their waffles and their waffle varieties than Belgium, which has more than a dozen different varieties of waffles.

The first recognized recipes for waffle batter in Norway appeared in the early 18th century in Stavanger at the Kielland family library. The batter was made of wheat flour, sugar, butter and eggs. Spices like ground cardamom, mace, cloves, anise seeds and ginger were added.

Waffles are eaten throughout the world, particularly in Belgium, which has over a dozen regional varieties.