What is National Waffle Day?

On August 24th, the first waffle iron patent issued on the first waffle iron patent was commemorated. Celebrate by savoring your favorite form of waffle!

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Cornelius Swarthout of Troy, New York, was granted his patent for the waffle iron on August 24, 1869.. Although waffles existed long before then, the invention made waffles more widely available.

A waffle is a leavened batter or dough that is eaten around the world. A waffle is a leavened batter or dough. The dough bakes in the waffle's distinctive uniform impressed surface when cooked between two patterned plates.. Waffles have also appeared in various forms. The final waffle will vary by consistency, size, shape, and flavor, depending on the type of batter or iron used.

Waffle irons and waffles first appeared in the 14th century around the 14th century. An anonymous husband penned the first known waffle recipe as a series of instructions for his wife. Each of the four recipes started with Le Ménagier de Paris, according to the manuscript. Le Ménagier de Paris, Le Ménagier de Paris.