A
waffle is a leavened
batter or
dough cooked between two plates, patterned to give a characteristic size, shape and surface impression. There are many variations based on the type of
waffle iron and recipe used. Waffles are eaten throughout the world, particularly in
Belgium,
France,
Netherlands,
Germany,
Poland,
Hungary,
Scandinavia,
Hong Kong, and the
United States, with over a dozen regional varieties in Belgium alone.