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Waffles are a dish made from unleavened dough cooked between two platers that bear a distinctive pattern that gives the waffle its characteristic appearance. Waffles, in one form or another, are a very old dish; the Ancient Greeks cooked a type of flat cake between two metal plates. The first true waffle recipe dates back to the 14th century and since then many different types of waffle have been made. The modern waffle is recognisable for its hollow pits and it is frequently served as both breakfast and dessert dishes. Variations are used to create types of sandwiches and, although waffles are typically a sweet dish, there are savoury variations, such as the potato waffle.
Waffles are rarely served plain. They are often dusted with sugar or cinnamon, served with ice cream or with maple syrup. They are a traditional accompaniment to fried chicken in the Southern United States.
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