Cardamom Krumkake Recipe - Nordic Ware (2024)

FAQs

Why is my krumkake cracking? ›

If the Krumkake is cooled down too much and then rolled, it will crack and crumble, thus losing its unique identity and food shape.

Krumkake (Norwegian: [ˈkrʊ̀mˌkɑːkə], meaning 'curved cake'; plural krumkaker) is a Norwegian waffle cookie made of flour, butter, eggs, sugar, and cream.

To prepare iron for use: Place stove-top iron directly over medium heat on top of stove. Alternately heat both sides of the iron. If using an electric krumkake iron, pre-heat to medium setting. Iron is ready when a drop of water sprinkled inside sizzles.

Krumkake batter is thinner than pizzelle batter, which is what allows it to roll so easily, and while krumkake is more versatile when it comes to flavors and fillings, pizelles are more likely to be flavored by directly adding ingredients to the batter.

The first cookie may stick a bit, especially if the iron is new. To avoid future sticking, be sure to brush all crumbs from the design grooves and to brush each grid thoroughly with unsalted shortening or Pan Free before using each time. It is not to be greased between each cookie, however.

Layering will keep your cookies fresh and safe from cracking. To do this, cut a sheet of parchment paper to the size of your cookie container and place a piece of parchment between each layer until your container is full.

How to Store Krumkake. Store the cooled krumkake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.

The baking, the solstice, the celebration of light, and Christian faith, all come together for the holiday season. Perhaps this explains why krumkake has endured. Today, it is a featured element in the tradition of “seven sorts,” which is a Norwegian holiday baking custom.

Krumkake is one of those treats that can be eaten in many different ways. You can eat it savory, with cheese, fish or meat. You can also eat it sweet, like a cookie or a cake, or eat it like a donut, covered in cinnamon sugar.

Before initial use and after subsequent uses, hand wash with warm, soapy water. Brush plates with butter or oil prior to use. Always use oven mitts when handling a hot krumkake iron, as handles will become extremely hot with use. We recommend wearing oven mitts or latex food handling gloves during rolling process.

Can you freeze krumkake? ›

Krumkake freezes very well, and can keep in the freezer for months. Be sure to let them cool completely before packing and freezing them.

KRUMKAKES: The iron is geared to use 1 Tablespoon of batter for each wafer, and it should spread easily over the whole surface but should not run over when pressed down. If the batter is too thin, add more flour.

Pizzelles, the oldest known waffle cookies, originated in Italy. The name pizzelle is based on the Italian word 'pizze' meaning round and flat, with the ending 'elle' referring to its small size.

Most cookies have top crusts that remain relatively soft and flexible as the cookies set during baking. However, if the top surface dries out before the cookie is finished spreading and rising, it hardens, cracks, and pulls apart, producing an attractive crinkly, cracked exterior.

Issues with cracking usually derive from the sugar coating, not enough or expired baking powder or baking soda, or the oven temperature isn't hot enough. Solution: Granulated sugar is more effective at drying the surface than powdered sugar.

Adding too little flour can cause cookies to be flat, greasy, and crispy. Most recipes assume you'll use all-purpose, but if you want a lighter, crumblier cookie texture, choose one with a lower protein content such as cake-and-pastry flour. Baking soda helps cookies spread outward and upward while cooking.