Stroopwafels with Treacle
Stroopwafels with treacle is a delightful Dutch treat that combines a crisp, thin waffle-like cookie with a gooey, sweet treacle filling. The stroopwafel dough is made from flour, butter, sugar, eggs, yeast, and spices such as cinnamon and nutmeg, creating a fragrant and flavorful base. After the dough is cooked on a specialized stroopwafel iron, it's sliced in half horizontally and filled with warm treacle, a thick syrup made from molasses or sugar cane. The treacle oozes out from the center, creating a mouthwatering contrast of textures and flavors. Enjoyed with a cup of coffee or tea, Stroopwafels with treacle are a beloved indulgence that satisfies any sweet tooth.
Ingredients
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup butter, melted
- ¾ cup white sugar
- ¼ cup lukewarm milk
- 1 egg
- 2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
Filling:
- 1 cup molasses or black treacle
- 1 ⅓ cups soft brown sugar
- ¼ cup butter
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Combine flour, 1 cup melted butter, white sugar, milk, egg, and yeast in a large bowl. Knead until dough is smooth and elastic. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and let rise, about 45 minutes.
- Heat treacle, brown sugar, 1/4 cup butter, and cinnamon in a small saucepan over medium heat until melted together, 3 to 5 minutes. Mix well until filling is smooth.
- Preheat a shallow waffle iron according to manufacturer's instructions.
- Knead dough briefly and divide it into balls about 1 1/2 inches in diameter, or as needed to fit your waffle iron.
- Bake 1 ball of dough the preheated iron until golden brown and iron stops steaming, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Remove with a cake spatula. Press down with a round cutter to trim edges for a perfect circle. Carefully slice horizontally into 2 rounds while still hot. Spread 1 to 2 tablespoons of the filling on each round and sandwich together. Repeat with remaining dough.
Nutrition
Calories: 523kcalCarbohydrates: 81gProtein: 6gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 67mgSodium: 160mgPotassium: 510mgSugar: 44gCalcium: 92mgIron: 4mg
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