In today’s episode of Flour & Fika, we’re celebrating one of Sweden’s coziest traditions — Våffeldagen, or Waffle Day 🧇
But this isn’t just about waffles. It’s about culture, history, and how something as simple as a mispronounced word turned into a nationwide tradition.
I’m sharing the story behind Swedish waffles, what makes them so different from the ones you might be used to… and of course, my go-to waffle recipe plus a super simple homemade strawberry jam.
So grab a coffee, get cozy, and let’s bring a little Scandinavian fika into your kitchen 🤍
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🧇 EPISODE OVERVIEW
In this episode, we cover:
- What Våffeldagen is and why it’s celebrated in Sweden
- The surprising origin linked to the Annunciation
- How Swedish waffles differ from American waffles
- Why the waffle iron (and heart shape!) matters
- The role of waffles in Scandinavian fika culture
- A classic Swedish waffle recipe (converted for global listeners)
- A quick and easy homemade strawberry jam
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🧇 CLASSIC SWEDISH WAFFLES (RECIPE)
Ingredients:
- 120 g flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- 400 ml milk
- 100 g melted butter
- Mix flour, baking powder, and salt
- Add half the milk and whisk until smooth
- Add remaining milk and mix well
- Stir in melted butter
- Let the batter rest for 10 minutes
- Cook in a waffle iron until golden
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🍓 SIMPLE STRAWBERRY JAM
Ingredients:
- 250 g strawberries
- 30–40 g sugar
- 1–2 tbsp water
- Chop strawberries
- Add all ingredients to a pan
- Simmer for 10–15 minutes
- Mash slightly
- Let cool before serving
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🧁 SERVING SUGGESTION
Serve warm waffles with:
- Fresh whipped cream
- Strawberry jam
- Fresh berries
(And yes — skip the syrup 😉)
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🎧 LISTEN & FOLLOW
Available on:
- Spotify
- Apple Podcasts
- And wherever you listen
If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to follow, share, and tag @bakedbyammna on Instagram , if you try the recipe 🤍
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