Crispy Swedish Waffles (Frasvåfflor)
The secret to crispy Swedish waffles is sparkling water. Make a batch of these authentic Swedish Frasvåfflor with only 6 pantry staples in just 20 minutes. They are perfect for a Swedish coffee break (aka fika), as a dessert, or sweet breakfast.
The secret to extra crispy waffles
The lack of leavening agents including eggs, baking powder or soda, as well as buttermilk creates crispy instead of big fluffy American waffles. Instead, these crispy Swedish waffles are simply made with sparkling water, butter, flour, milk, vanilla, and sugar.
Swedish waffles are typically topped with whipped schlag and fresh Lingonberries. Lingonberry jam is also a popular choice in Sweden as its sweet-tart flavor complements the sweetness of the waffles and adds a burst of color and flavor.
You can use cranberry jam or jelly as a substitute for Ligonberries. I also created an extensive list of sweet and savory waffle toppings for more ideas.
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Crispy Swedish Waffles (Frasvåfflor)
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter melted
- 3 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup milk lukewarm
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sparkling water soda water or seltzer
Instructions
- Add 1 cup milk and 1/2 cup butter to a small saucepan. The butter will start melting as the milk warms up.1/2 cup butter, 1 cup milk
- In a large bowl, add the melted butter and milk alongside 1 tsp vanilla extract and 3 tbsp granulated sugar. Whisk to combine.3 tbsp granulated sugar, 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Gradually add 2 cups all-purpose flour to the wet ingredients. Slowly pour in the 1 cup sparkling water while stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix the batter.2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 cup sparkling water
- Preheat the waffle iron and lightly grease it with butter.
- Following the manufacturer's instructions, pour a portion of the batter onto the preheated waffle iron, close it, and cook on medium heat for approximately 2 minutes or until the waffle turns golden brown.
- Carefully remove the waffle from the iron and repeat the process with the remaining batter. Let the waffles cool on a cooling rack rather than in a stack for them to crisp up nicely.
- Serve the warm whey waffles with your favorite toppings. Enjoy!
Notes
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Ingredients and substitutions
- Soda water – Sparkling water, soda water, or seltzer create a light, airy batter, leading to crispier waffles. Substitute it with plain water if you don’t have bubbly water on hand.
- Sugar – Sugar adds sweetness to the waffles and contributes to their golden brown color when cooked. You can use natural sweeteners such as honey, stevia, maple, or agave syrup as well.
- Vanilla – Vanilla extract, vanilla syrup, or essence can be used.
International Waffle Day
International Waffle Day originated in Sweden, where it is known as Våffeldagen. It falls on March 25th, which is the Feast of the Annunciation on the Christian calendar.
