Bestemor's Norwegian Waffles

Submitted by The Kissing Cook

"This recipe is not for the calorie conscience people. My Bestemor used to make these in a waffle maker that she would open with a pickle fork. We wouldn't DARE eat them with syrup (as they're sweet enough) however, we would eat them with home made strawberry jam. The aroma of cardamom is amazing. If I want to get my children out of bed - I simply make a batch of Bestemor's waffles."

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 3 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 1 (16 ounce) container sour cream
• 1 1⁄2 cups flour
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cardamom
• strawberry jam

directions

1. Beat eggs and sugar together until they turn light yellow. Mix remaining ingredients together and let stand 10 minutes.
2. Cook to manufacturers directions on machine.
3. Serve warm with strawberry jam.

Reviews

[Jezski]

Unfortunately, this was not to our taste. We prefer a crispy waffle; these were almost cakelike and way too thick. Much too sweet, too.

 

[Babydoll070409]

wonderful recipe!!!

 

[Boomette]

The taste is good because of the cardamom. But way too sweet. We didn't like the texture. We like crispy waffles. And these ones were not crispy at all. They were pliable. I tried putting them in the toaster to make them crispy, but they were not standing upright. I probably won't do this recipe again because of that. Made for All you can cook buffet

 

[Outta Here]

Unfortunately, I did not have a Bestemor, since my Norwegian grandfather (from Bergen) married a non-Scandinavian (my grandmother), and my great-aunts (his sisters) were not cooks. So I missed out on Norwegian food growing up, but I am trying more of it now, and wishing I had grown up on it. This is a wonderful dish! The waffles are light and airy, and I loved the cardamom. I may even add more next time! Thanks for another addition to my "going back to my roots" list of recipes. I topped with Recipe #304906. Made for TOP FAVORITES of 2009 COOKBOOKS TAG GAME

 

[Baby Kato]

What an awesome recipe Kissing Cook. I enjoyed these tasty waffles very much. Loved the addition of the cardamon it really worked well with the sour cream and strawberry jam. These waffles were big, crisp on the outside and light, tender and fluffy on the inside, just perfect. This treat was garnished with whipped cream and homemade freezer jam, which I heated for an extra special treat. I will be enjoying these again often, thank you so much for sharing your wonderful recipe. Made for My 3 Chefs/09 :)