Krumkake Iron (2024)

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Nordic Ware, a family-owned manufacturing firm in Minneapolis, Minnesota, was founded in 1946 by brothers Dave and Mark Dalquist, as “Plastics for Industry.” In 1950, the brothers bought Northland Aluminum Products, a small firm with a line of “Nordic Ware” products including griddles and steak platters. The same year, Dave Dalquist created a cast aluminum, fluted cake pan and trademarked it as the “Bundt” pan. The company continued to grow its product line to include specialty baking and cookware items, including the microwave turntable. Nordic Ware is notable due to its history of product innovation through engineering, and its continued production of cookware in the United States.

Description (Brief)

This krumkake iron was the first consumer product manufactured by Nordic Ware (then the Plastics for Industry Company) in 1948. Krumkake is a very thin Norwegian wafer cookie, served rolled into a cone shape. Batter is poured into the press and cooked with indirect heat by being placed on the accompanying stand. The krumkake iron sold well due in part to Minnesota’s large Scandinavian population.

This Krumkake iron is one of the early kitchen tools made by Nordic Ware, the Minneapolis-based manufacturer best known for its "Bundt" cake pan. Started by brothers Dave and Mark Dalquist as "Plastics for Industry" in 1946, the direction of the enterprise took a traditional turn in 1948, when they made a pattern for a familiar tool in Old World kitchens—the Krumkake iron. The iron was a local success, prompting the brothers to develop other Scandinavian specialty items including a Swedish rosette iron, and a Danish Ebleskiver pan. To market these new "old favorites," the Dalquists began a mail order venture called "Maid of Scandinavia."

For people of Norwegian descent, Krumkake is a favorite treat, especially served with coffee around the Christmas holidays. The batter consists of flour, butter, eggs, sugar, milk, and a bit of cardamom. Only one teaspoon of batter is used to make each wafer. After spooning the batter onto the heated press, the cook closes the iron, and squeezes the handles together. After a few seconds he or she turns the press to bake the other side. When the wafer is golden brown it is removed quickly with a spatula and rolled onto a cone. The resulting delicate, cone-shaped wafer with the fancy scrollwork design is cooled and served plain or filled with fruit.

Maker: Nordic Ware

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: United States: Minnesota, Minneapolis

See more items in: Work and Industry: Food Technology, Food, Family & Social Life, Food Technology, Nordic Ware cookware

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Credit Line: Nordic Ware thru H. David Dalquist, President & CEO

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 2007.0034.11Accession Number: 2007.0034Catalog Number: 2007.0034.11

Object Name: cookie iron

Physical Description: iron (overall material)wood (handle material)Measurements: overall: 2 1/2 in x 12 in x 13 in; 6.35 cm x 30.48 cm x 33.02 cm

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ac-494e-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1321759

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Krumkake Iron (2024)

FAQs

What does krumkake mean in Norwegian? ›

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

How to clean Nordic Ware Krumkake iron? ›

Care: 1. Before initial use and after subsequent uses, hand wash with warm, soapy water. 2. Brush plates with butter or oil prior to use.

Why is my krumkake soggy? ›

Filling krumkake with whipped cream or some other delightful filling will eventually lead to sogginess over time. It's best to wait until the last minute to fill them if you want them to retain a crispy texture.

What is Norwegian slang for dude? ›

Slang words in Norwegian 🇧🇻1. Kis (dude/guy)2. Seff - selvfølgelig (of course)3. Konge (awesome/king) 4.

What does Kaka mean in Norwegian? ›

Translation of kake – Norwegian–English dictionary

cake [noun] a food made by baking a mixture of flour, fat, eggs, sugar etc. a piece of cake.

Are pizzelle and krumkake the same? ›

Moreover, krumkake and pizzelles not only look different but also taste different, thanks to varying textures and batter thickness.

Why can't I use cooking spray on Nordic Ware? ›

Please do NOT use a regular cooking spray because it tends to leave a sticky residue on the pan, and the cake may stick. The residue left on the pan may be very difficult to clean completely.

Why are my Nordic Ware pans oxidizing? ›

Aluminum pans put through a dishwasher can come out looking etched and matte instead of shiny, thanks to oxidation. That won't affect performance, though Nordic Ware still recommends hand-washing. Bar Keepers Friend can help bring back some of the shine if your pan has gone through the dishwasher.

Can I 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.

How to eat krumkake? ›

Krumkake, pronounced “kroom-ka-ka,” meaning “curved cake,” is a classic Norwegian waffle cookie. They should be crispy and simply flavored — and in my opinion, filled with good, homemade whipped cream. But you can eat them plain as well — or as a special ice cream cone!

What is the Norwegian version of pizzelle? ›

Krumkake is a Norwegian waffle cookie, like an Italian Pizzelle, made with a flat press that is rolled into a cone shape.

Is a waffle maker the same as a pizzelle maker? ›

How Is a Pizzelle Made? Pizzelle are made using a batter similar to that of a pancake or waffle and cooked in a pizzelle maker, a type of specialized waffle iron. The iron imprints a design onto the cookies, which can be anything from traditional Italian patterns to more modern designs.

What does pizzelle mean? ›

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.

What is the meaning of Krumka? ›

noun. a very large, thin traditional Scandinavian cookie prepared by pouring batter into an appliance much like a waffle iron and then rolling the warm cookie around a cone form. Examples Look it up.

What is the difference between Pizzelle and krumkake? ›

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.

What are the most used Norwegian words? ›

What are some useful Norwegian phrases for beginners?
  • Good morning/good evening = God morgen/god kveld.
  • My name is = Jeg heter.
  • Please = Vær så snill.
  • Thank you = Takk.
  • How are you? = Hvordan har du det?
  • I'm sorry = Beklager.
  • Goodbye = Ha det.

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