Where does the stroopwafel come from?
The stroopwafel comes from Gouda, where local bakers presumably baked the first syrup waffles in the early 19th century.
What is a stroopwafel?
A stroopwafel is a traditional Dutch waffle that is known and loved worldwide. The waffle consists of two thin, round wafers with a diamond pattern, with a layer of sweet syrup in between. Originally, the stroopwafel was also called a syrup waffle.
Stroopwafels usually have a diameter between 5 and 25 centimetres. In addition to the classic variety, stroopwafels are nowadays also used in ice cream, desserts and other sweet products.
- Early 19th century
The stroopwafel originates from Gouda. During this period, the first syrup waffles were presumably baked by local bakers. The Kamphuisen bakery is often mentioned as one of the first.
- 1837
The Goudsche Siroopfabriek (Gouda syrup factory) is founded. This makes large-scale production of syrup possible, which is important for the development of the stroopwafel.
- 1853
The first gasworks in Gouda opens. According to historians, gas was needed for baking stroopwafels, which is why it is assumed that the stroopwafel only really developed after this year.
- 1864
According to sources, Adriaan de Groot is the first to use a special syrup waffle iron. His business is later continued by Wever, who also takes over the recipe.
- From 1870
The Gouda stroopwafel is no longer produced only in Gouda, but also in other parts of the Netherlands.
- 19th century
Stroopwafels are made from simple ingredients and are inexpensive. They are known as “poor man’s cookies” and are popular with the working class.
- 1960
Gouda still has seventeen stroopwafel factories. By then, the stroopwafel is already a nationally known product.
- Around 2000
The number of stroopwafel factories in Gouda drops to four, while the stroopwafel becomes increasingly popular internationally.
- 2015
The first Hollandse stroopwafel liqueur is developed and brought to market.
FAQ
ContactIn which city was the stroopwafel invented?
In Gouda. In the early 19th century, local bakers there presumably baked the first syrup waffles.
Where does the stroopwafel come from?
The stroopwafel originates from Gouda. In the early 19th century, the first syrup waffles were presumably baked there by local bakers. The Kamphuisen bakery is often mentioned as one of the first.
What is a stroopwafel?
A traditional Dutch waffle: two thin, round wafers with a diamond pattern, with a layer of sweet syrup in between. Originally, the stroopwafel was also called a syrup waffle.
What does stroopwafel mean?
Stroopwafel is Dutch for syrup waffle: stroop means syrup and wafel means waffle. In German it is called a Sirupwaffel or Karamellwaffel.
How many stroopwafel factories does Gouda have?
In 1960, Gouda still had seventeen stroopwafel factories. Around 2000 only four were left, while the stroopwafel became increasingly popular internationally.
Why were stroopwafels called poor man’s cookies?
In the 19th century, stroopwafels were made from simple ingredients and were inexpensive, which made them popular with the working class.
Since when has Hollandse Stroopwafellikeur existed?
Since 2015. That year, the first Hollandse stroopwafel liqueur was developed and brought to market.