Pizzelle are traditional Italian waffle cookies. They are easy to make if you have a pizzelle press, pizzelle iron, or pizzelle maker. Many years ago, I wanted to buy a waffle maker in an online store. When I was doing my research on the waffle makers, I saw pizzelle presses. I fell in love with the idea of a crispy thin cookie, which is infinitely customizable. So, I got myself a pizzelle maker.

One Thanksgiving morning, I got an idea to use the surplus rye sourdough to make pizzelle for breakfast. The recipe was born along the way. Since then, my family asks me to make them every week. I do not mind. I also enjoy them very much.

Ingredients:

• Rye sourdough (refreshed the night before) – 180 grams
• One egg (medium size)
• Date syrup – 60 grams
• Salt – one small pinch
• Macadamia nut oil – 10 grams

I did not add any additional flour. You can substitute macadamia nut oil with any vegetable oil. You can probably use butter or ghee, but I have not tried that yet.

I have been making different versions of pizzelle almost every week ever since.

Using this basic idea, you can make your own waffle cookies. Let your creativity decide what you want to add to your pizzelle.

Good luck!