Waffles are a cooked using a waffle iron, originally two pieces of metal and these days often built into an electric appliance, which leaves a distinctive pattern on them. Today, this pattern is most usually of squares but, in the past, other, more distinctive patterns have been used, such as religious ones.
This day celebrates the waffles made from batter or dough, rather than the potato waffle which is a savoury dish. As waffles are made from batter or dough, whether or not they are sweet or savoury depends on what they are topped with, like pancakes and crepes, but sweet waffles are the most common.
Waffles are eaten in many different countries, with many variations of toppings and recipes even within the individual countries. They can be eaten plain, possibly sprinkled with sugar, or topped with such things as fruit and syrup. Really, there is no limit to what a waffle can be topped with - they are a very versatile dish - so use anything you like; jams, butter, spreads, fruit, syrup, chocolate or a combination of any of them. American waffles are usually made using leavened batter and, although they are a popular breakfast dish, they are also used to accompany savoury foods such as fried chicken.
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