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German Spelt Waffle Recipe

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These German spelt waffles (Dinkelwaffeln) are soft, buttery, and a family favorite — perfect for school lunches, dessert, or a cozy brunch. Made with wholesome spelt flour, they pair beautifully with whipped cream, fresh fruit, roasted apples, or a touch of Nutella.
For the best results, always measure your ingredients with a kitchen scale rather than cups. It ensures the batter has the perfect texture and consistency every time.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 12 Waffles
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: German
Ingredients Equipment Method Video Notes

Ingredients
 

  • 250 g butter softened
  • 215 g sugar
  • 6 eggs
  • 500 g spelt flour
  • 2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 pinches salt
  • 200 ml milk

Equipment

Method
 

  1. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well.
  3. Mix flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
  4. Alternate adding flour and milk to the butter-egg mixture, starting and ending with flour. Mix until smooth.
  5. Preheat and lightly grease your waffle iron.
  6. Cook waffles until golden brown with lightly crisp edges.

Notes

  • Use a Kitchen Scale: Measuring by weight ensures perfect texture and consistency — especially important with spelt or whole-grain flours.
  • Alternate Flour and Milk: This keeps the batter smooth and prevents dense waffles.
  • Add-Ins: Grated apples
  • Flour Substitutions: You can use all-purpose flour 1:1, or whole-grain flour (start with slightly less flour if using 100% whole-grain).
  • Softened Butter: Ensure butter is soft but cool to trap air and make waffles light and tender.
  • Storage: Keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.

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