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Liege Waffle

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Liege waffles are a variety of waffle developed in the Wallonia region of Belgium.

Facts
Disputed
Origin Period, From (Year)
from 1921 1
Popular legend credits the chef to the prince-bishop of Liege in the 18th century, but no cookbook of that period contains a matching recipe; the first full documented recipe under this name appears in 1921
Origin Region
Wallonia, Belgium 1
Connections

Expresses Tradition

Bread Baking, Food Traditions
Source Waffle - Wikipedia

In Cuisine

French Cuisine, Cuisines
Source Waffle - Wikipedia
In the Other Atlases
  • Also in Geography Atlas: Belgium, originated there.
  • Also in Geography Atlas: France, originated there.
Sources
1. Waffle - Wikipedia
  • 17th-18th centuries section
    Native to the greater Wallonia region of Eastern Belgium.
  • 17th-18th centuries section [origin-start-year]
    A full Gaufre de Liege recipe does not appear until 1921.
  • In Cuisine: French Cuisine, Wikipedia category list
  • Expresses Tradition: Bread Baking, Wikipedia category: Category:Quick breads
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Wikidata: Waffle
Wikidata Q375, class allow-list match (w-wdresolver-0926)View the Source
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