Are waffles really the most common breakfast?

Waffles are a dessert with a light and fluffy inside and a buttery and crispy outside. It''s no surprise to me that waffles are the most popular breakfast dish. In fact, the first recorded recipe for waffles comes from a 14th-century manuscript entitled Le Menagier de Paris, where a newlywed husband wrote down his recommendations for his beloved bride so that she could recreate this delicacy herself.

1. Waffles inspired the designers of Nike sneakers.

Yes, that''s absolutely true! The designers of Nike sneakers were inspired by waffles for the first pair of sneakers, and more specifically the sole. Officially, they called them the "Waffle Trainer". Bill Bowerman was watching his wife use the waffle iron one morning in 1971 when he was suddenly struck by the shape of the honeycomb waffle. He realised it would be the perfect shape for the sole of an athletic sneaker. Bowerman actually used a waffle iron to create the design, thus creating the first Nike sneaker sole.

2. Ice cream in a waffle cone instead of a cup.

In 1904, the St. Louis World''s Fair faced a shortage of cups in which to serve ice cream. But it was this shortage of cups at the 1904 St. Louis World''s Fair that inspired the ice cream vendor to serve it in a delicious waffle.

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A Missouri ice cream vendor ran out of cups and needed a quick solution. Quick thinking led him to ask a nearby waffle vendor for help . The quick solution offered a long-term change, and this vendor''s problem-solving logic made the ice cream more delicious. He stacked his waffles and used them to make his first ice cream cones.

3. Why are waffles called waffles?

Waffles have been around for a long time. Culinary historians believe that the origins can be traced back to ancient Greece, where cooks baked flat cakes between metal plates attached to long wooden handles.

The Greeks called these cakes ''obelios'' and they were not as sweet as modern waffles. Over time, they began to add other ingredients such as sweet spices, cream, honey, butter, etc. Slowly, leavening agents were also added to make thicker ''wafers''. The word wafer then replaced the thicker wafer .

4. How are the best waffles made?

When you buy a new waffle iron, the instructions usually say that it does not need to be greased before use. Forget this instruction, skip it and ignore it. Grease it before use so that the baked waffles will separate from the baking tray more easily.

Mixing? Don''t be in a hurry. Do not stir the waffle mix too quickly. Stir the mixture slowly and at a steady pace and I promise you''ll get the best waffles.

Start making the waffles before you are famished. I know that we usually start preparing breakfast when we are hungry, but in this case I suggest you start a little earlier. The waffles build on their digestibility with flavour once they are baked. If you peek under the ''lid'' earlier, all the steam will evaporate and the waffles will be dry.

Fluffy waffles are a great idea for enjoying lazy mornings. The preparation itself is quick and the taste is unforgettable when combined with BAM spreads. Many people think that the preparation of the waffle batter is the same as for pancakes, but this is not entirely true. The waffle batter itself uses several eggs, which give the waffles a crispy exterior, with a luscious custard-like interior and many large air pockets. You can find the recipe for making fluffy waffles here.