Waffle Day 2026: 5 mouthwatering facts about the dish
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National Waffle Day
Every year, National Waffle Day 2026 is observed on July 15 in the US, but has since been celebrated around the world, to enjoy the delicious dish
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Origin of the day
While there are quite a few designated days, it is observed on July 15 in the US to mark Maurice and John Dorsa getting the first automated waffle iron patent
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What is a waffle?
A waffle is a dish that is made up of dough that is leavened in a waffle-maker in different shapes and patterns, and topped with different ingredients
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Who invented the waffle?
The waffle has its origins in ancient Greece but over time has found its place in Dutch recipes and Belgium too, but has over time been made around the world
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Largest waffle in the world
The largest waffle in the world was made in Netherlands in 2013 by Stichting Gouda Oogst in Gouda, weighing 50 kgs and 8 ft 1.24 inches in diameter
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Horoscope today: July 15, 2026