Filled Waffles Using Salted Caramel

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Head straight on to the recipe for Filled Waffles ♥

The distinctly patterned waffled originated as obelios which were cooked by the ancient Greeks. They only became known by the term waffles in the 13th Century as this is when the first honeycomb pattern was used. The word honeycomb originated from Old French word wāfla, hence waffles. Filled waffles are one of the many ways to enjoy this treat.

Filled Waffles
Filled Waffles

Dave and I usually choose this time of the year to take our annual holiday. We have so many public holidays that taking time off work does not have that much of an impact. The 21st of March was a public holiday in South Africa which meant a three day weekend, followed by a three day week. This long weekend was great. On the Saturday we were out all day watching motor racing, and that left me with two full days at home to get creative in the kitchen. On the Sunday I started with the dough for my waffles and then moved on to making the base for an ice cream. Both needed to sit overnight which freed up the rest of my day for catching up on MasterChef Australia and watching motor sport and cricket. Monday morning I woke up and began my day with churning my ice cream. I then started on the waffles which I finished off after lunch. This left me the afternoon to go and do some shopping and then fill the waffles, and watch more cricket. The filled waffles were enjoyed with our afternoon espressos and then again with the ice cream for dessert after dinner. By the time Monday night came around I was so relaxed and felt like I had a proper weekend. And the best thing is I knew on Tuesday morning that I would only have to face a 3 day work week before Easter weekend rolled around and I got 4 more days to play around in my kitchen. What do you enjoy most about long weekends?

Filled Waffles With Ice Cream And Figs
Filled Waffles With Ice Cream And Figs

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5 from 1 vote

Filled Waffles

Enjoy these filled waffles the day you make them for best results
Recipe Category: Baking, Dessert
All Rights Reserved: Adapted From Larousse Gastronomique page 1141

Ingredients

for the waffles

  • 250 g bread flour, plus extra for dusting
  • 2.5 mls instant yeast
  • 63 g butter, softened
  • 20 g fructose
  • 5 mls salt
  • 150 mls water

for the filling

Method

for the waffles

  • Place all of the ingredients into a stand mixer bowl
  • Knead using a dough hook for 5 minutes
  • Cover and leave to prove overnight
  • Lightly dust a wooden board with flour
  • Dust your hands with flour and pinch off a small piece of dough
  • Roll the dough into a ball and place on the board
  • Don't be too concerned to get each ball the same size
  • Repeat until you have used up all the dough - I made 15 balls
  • Cover with a dry cloth and leave to prove until doubled in size
  • Heat your waffle iron as per your manufacturers instructions
  • Spray the cooking surface with cooking spray
  • Place a ball of dough onto the centre of the waffle iron
  • Close the lid and leave to cook until golden brown
  • Remove and immediately slice in half horizontally
  • Set aside to cool completely
  • Repeat until you have cooked all the dough

for the filling

  • Place all of the ingredients into a bowl
  • Mix to combine
  • Spread onto one half of a waffle
  • Cover with the other half

Notes

if you don't get thick cream where you live, or clotted cream, whip your cream until thick.
These can be stored unfilled in an airtight container

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This month Julianna from Ohio dared us to make Stroopwafels for the Daring Kitchen.

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I am passionate about using regional, seasonable and sustainable produce when I cook. I live in Gordons Bay with my husband and dogs. Dave and I are busy building a house which is an adventure all in itself. Each year we visit a new place overseas to experience the food of the area. Follow along on our adventures!

23 thoughts on “Filled Waffles Using Salted Caramel”

  2. I love the idea of filled waffles on a long weekend, they’re my favorite breakfast treat. So fun to make on a long weekend. But I’ve never filled them before, so many options. Yours look just right.

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  4. 5 stars
    Hi Tandy, I love long week-ends too, I enjoy the most realizing that day that I have off that I normally would be working. Love the filling!!

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  9. WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!! I actually don’t have a waffle maker (I just ordered one though, and am so excited). This will definitely be on my recipe list!!

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  11. Ooo divine! Haven’t had waffles for the longest time, let alone filled ones.
    Have a happy weekend Tandy.
    🙂 Mandy xo

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