Pizzelle Italian Waffles | Cooking Italian with Joe

Today we make one of my favorite Italian treats that are easy to make and fun to eat. These are Pizzelles and they are the Italian version of waffles. A great way to remember the old days and enjoy the new ones. Check out the recipe : www.cookingita...
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[@patsymccown2766]

My mom made Pizzelle when we were kids. My father’s Italian so either he or my grandmom taught my mom how to make them. My mom had an unusual way of frying them, using a pizzelle dipping iron, that would release the cookie dough into the hot oil. It worked beautifully! I must try them your way! Thanks for the recipe and great memory!

[@lory7252]

Omg I love these so much my neighbor who is a sweet old Italian lady brings them over sometimes 🤩🤩

[@rhiannonfugatt3269]

I make a white vanilla mousse, mixed with extra whipped heavy cream so it spreads easily, and I make sandwiches with them with powdered sugar on top. Also great with nutella. Just love these cookies!

[@summer._._.1988]

Rhiannon, can you please share your recipe of vanilla mousse, it sounds delicious. Thank you so much 🦋

[@mammaduck5560]

I just made some this weekend ! I use the anise that is sold at the pharmacy and is oil 1 little bottle is perfect .

[@tammybiddle7115]

Your video helped me today. Just got a maker and made a batch. I followed your tip to add some milk. It helped a lot. Thanks. 😀

[@anitacolotto9282]

MAGARI! I just made these. My sister bought me a Chef’s Choice iron and I followed your recipe. ( I used half and half instead of milk ) I did use the whole 1/3 cup. Che buona! Ciao, Grazie!

[@ellad9513]

After looking at so many videos on how to make this ..i came across ur channel and of course i have to make ur recepie ..can't go wrong with an Italian man making an Italian dessert ..love the music too by the way..so I'm ready to fallow ur recepie.. I'm staring right now 😊..andiamo a fare questa deliziosa ricetta 😀

[@JM-xm2sf]

Thanks Joe makes me feel like I’m back in Rome which is like my 2ed home! Ciao Joe🙏🏻

[@shailaarellano5764]

This is the first time i watch one of your videos and i loved the way you relate your recipe with a family moment, thank you for sharing from your heart.

[@Cookingitalianwithjoe]

shaila arellano Thank you for watching. Joe

[@claudiaeaves8007]

Your videos had added a spark back into my cooking...thank you for reminding me that food is all about family💖🤗

[@ML-kl7mc]

Loved the video. Especially love hearing the stories.

[@Cookingitalianwithjoe]

Melanie L Yes, I love to share some stories of my family, Thank you for watching, Joe

[@noreenpinkston6615]

Melanie L

[@mariaeugeniaacunagallego7003]

Thank you for shearing thus wonderful recipe

[@rubymarty1322]

I love the copper utensil holder

[@tashawndaprice8746]

The first time I made these, I had no idea I'd need to be camped out in the kitchen on pisselle patrol!

[@anitak8056]

I was told baking soda makes things spread, baking powder makes things puff. These look really delicious.

[@eogg25]

Its not necessarily a holiday treat, When I was a kid, before you were born, venders would push a Cart with Pizzelli and Chi Chi's, baked Garbanzo beans. The vender would stop at this corner and he had a little steam whistle he would blow to let people know he was there. it was a great treat, This was in Chicago in the old Italian Neighborhood, were my Grandmother lived. Nice job Joe.

[@Cookingitalianwithjoe]

Love it! Thank you for watching and subscribing. Have fun in the kitchen. Ciao, Joe.

[@paliacho9]

I'm sold. I'm in. I'm on this like a cheap suit right down to the music. Great vid. Just what I was looking for. I bought what I think is an antique Norwegian cast iron hinged thingy but I'm going with the Italian pizzelle.

[@joannhutyra5955]

Paliacho9 oatmeal cookie

[@joannhutyra5955]

Oatmeal cookies

[@Ladythyme]

Kind of hard to see in the white bowl but I’m assuming the consistency should be like a pancake batter?

[@0000000Lara]

nice, thank you!

[@rosemarieperrotti2742]

Please share the recipe

[@Slinkbomb]

Joe, what booze would you suggest adding if one would want that? Apple flavoured Crown Royal? Maybe Vermouth or Baileys?

[@iac4357]

They're pronounced- Pee Ze Le ! WTF is Pizzles ?!

[@annschiraldi5262]

IAC, Thank You, For correcting him,

[@rubymarty1322]

I think it was more like pitzel. 🤪

[@msmariac]

Hahaha pitzel wth if you can't even say it correctly won't use your recipe sorry

[@mammaduck5560]

That how my family pronounced it too . Never heard pitzel

[@annabolster8549]

Nice

[@danguolekrevskaja9440]

Thank you!!!

[@marcialawhorn572]

Happy Thanksgiving Joe. It's 2017 and I'm watching your pizzzelles u tube. Making our pizzzelles on sat. Using your recipe! Thank you ox

[@dees769]

I've been making these since I'm a kid with my grandmother's. Can you freeze these?

[@reginakennell3298]

No

[@dees769]

@@reginakennell3298 ah ok, thank you!!

[@mike1968442]

Nice!

[@fredlouis5331]

Pizzelle

[@brindlilliahslilli5775]

great vid. It would have been helpful to see better if you had used a dark colored mixing bowl. Can't wait to try this.

[@Cookingitalianwithjoe]

+BRINDLiLLi AHSLiLLi Thank you for the insight and great idea. I will always keep this in mind for the future. Will not happen again on our new videos for sure. Thank you for watching and please subscribe for more recipes, Joe

[@brindlilliahslilli5775]

Light ingredients= dark bowls. Dark ingredients= light colored bowl.>>> Smiley

[@Cookingitalianwithjoe]

+BRINDLiLLi AHSLiLLi Yes got it will do for sure in new videos. Sorry something we did not realize so thank you for pointing this out. Be well and thank you for watching, Joe.

[@noviceprepper5397]

They look delicious, thank you. My favorite store bought cookie is Trader Joe's Belgian Butter Waffle Cookie. What's the difference between pizzelles and the Belgian version? Best regards.

[@Cookingitalianwithjoe]

The thickness is the biggest difference in what you would see. The taste is very different as the Pizzelle is light and airy and eggy with a flavored oil. Thank you for watching and subscribing. Joe

[@noviceprepper5397]

thank you Joe

[@VeroYorkie]

Would you be able to list ingredients next time? Thank you so much! :)

[@maryjanedavidson2804]

ingredients 3 large eggs 3/4 cup sugar 1 stick unsalted butter, melted and cooled 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, sifted 2 teaspoons baking powder 2-4 Tablespoons of milk depending on how thick the batter is instructions Beat eggs and sugar in a mixing bowl approximately 2 to 3 minutes, until they're fluffy and a light yellow color. While still beating, slowly drizzle in the melted and cooled butter. Then add the vanilla extract. In a separate bowl, whisk the baking powder into the flour. Using a spatula, fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just incorporated. Bake in pizzelle maker until golden brown, about 30 seconds. Remove with a wooden spatula to a cooling rack.

[@heathermcd12]

Mary Jane Davidson You forgot the 2 teaspoons of Anise - very important lol

[@maryjanedavidson2804]

@@heathermcd12 It depends upon if you like Anise, some recipes use this some don't I personally LOVE it!

[@marylouberridge1757]

@@maryjanedavidson2804 Thank you so very much for the recipe !! I wish he would include them Thank you again ! Happy new year to you and your family Many blessings to you..

[@abc-wv4in]

@@heathermcd12 Optional, or could almond extract with the vanilla, for those who don't like anise (like me!).

[@amyniesluchowski7265]

I could not find the recipe on your website even though there is a picture of it.

[@Cookingitalianwithjoe]

go to the names below the pics and click the name of the recipe and all will be fine. Thank you. Ciao Joe

[@cilly77c]

Joe, i just found you on KZbin and I have to say I love the show. Question on the flour? I know you said you were using AP flour, but then said pastry flour. Should I add a little corn starch to the flour to bring down the gluten level or is straight up AP flour good to go. My 4 year old daughter and I are going to be cooking these up today. Again super addictive channel you have.

[@Cookingitalianwithjoe]

+cilly77c Pastry is better as the protein count is the lowest and the fine milling offers a lighter texture for sure. AP flour always works but the pasty in this recipe is the best to use if and when possible. Thank you for watching and please subscribe. Joe

[@abc-wv4in]

@@Cookingitalianwithjoe Late but might help others reading it now. If you can't find pastry flour use a soft wheat flour brand such as White Lily which is better for things like biscuits and cakes. Harder wheat flour like King Arthur is better for breads.

[@wnygrl585]

Pit zelles. LOL crack me up how you call them. Enjoyed the video.

[@baire702]

Hi Joe, great video! I went to your website to order some olive oil and couldn't find where to order oil. There was only a sample shirt that said "my logo." I must have missed something.

[@janjbowman]

It needs a jigger og brandy vanilla.I like fresh vanilla beans with a jigger of brandy. Apricot brandy would be nice with the Pizzelle mix.

[@RaechelleBennett782]

Have you tried Grand Marnier? Yum!

[@juliemaples4180]

Thanks. Looking forward to trying. Do you use salted or unsalted butter?

[@Lena-kl6fy]

Great video! What is the best way to store pizzelle?

[@robertasmith1351]

In an airtight container.

[@tanyatmw]

Can the soft ones go in the toaster?

[@VeroYorkie]

Was looking forward to watching you make these but suddenly I lost the sound and the CC was not what you were saying! Ugh!

[@daytonpyro]

so what did I do wrong. I added the batter, waited 30 seconds and it stuck to the insides lol... did I not let it heat up long enough? I seen that you gave it a quick spray of olive oil. do you do that for each and everyone? what a mess now I'm trying to clean this up

[@THECOINLADY]

Hi Joe, I don't have a pizzele iron or maker...can I use a waffle maker?

[@Cookingitalianwithjoe]

+Diane G Rosolen Waffle iron can be used but the pizzele will be too thick. Use a crepe pan and that is better as they will be thin and perfect, but with no design. Just use more sugar to hide it! lol Thank you for watching and your comments. Please subscribe to our channel for more great recipes and have a wonderful holiday season, Joe.

[@Nicky-zp1lt]

+Cooking Italian with Joe .

[@luckylinda7777]

Would have loved to see how your grandma wrapped these for storage. I.e. the waxed paper then foil…wasn’t sure exactly what you meant

[@patriciagutierrez4779]

Can i use gluten free flour,? and this will be flour for baking but gluten free

[@Cookingitalianwithjoe]

yes

[@lizzyjo7454]

Came for the Pizzelle Recipe! Then I was all like.... He is delicious! I Fall in love with the Cook! 😍 Then he said, PIT- Cell?? 😧 Huh?? A FugaZi! 😖 No, it’s 👌 ok!

[@daphantom6632]

Any idea which dean martin song this is?

[@julialacy1215]

For some reason, my pizzelles turned out really dry. Should I add more butter? Also, every store was out of anise, so I ground up seed and added that. Not sure I added enough, though.

[@abc-wv4in]

We don't like anise so try using almond extract along with the vanilla.

[@JulieDucastelpanic]

I miss Dean, Nat, Bing ,Frank, and late night Johnny Carson...Bob Hope, ok he may be to far back lol/ I love your videos! Thank u for sharing, YUM ;)

[@Cookingitalianwithjoe]

You are welcome. Headed to Italy in a week. Staying for three weeks!!! Will be great!

[@michaelguzzello5562]

Joe I would love to try these. Where do you get the press? I have a big waffle press, I wonder if that would work as well. Love the dishes you come up with. ty

[@Cookingitalianwithjoe]

+Michael Guzzello No as a waffle press uses too much batter. Get on on Fante, or amazon, or ebay. Thank you! Ciao, Joe.

[@annschiraldi5262]

PIZZELLE !!!!!!!!!

[@tillybinkie]

Sugar to melted butter and then add slowly to eggs?

[@crazylady660]

Can you mix the ingredients with a mixer?

[@RaechelleBennett782]

Yes

[@maxduong4537]

Can I eat these cookies with a cappuccino or Nutella hot chocolate for breakfast?

[@rhondak6731]

I see you have a stainless steel pizzelle iron; I do too. It was my mom's and she bought it many years ago at an Italian specialty shop. The non-stick teflon coating on those sold today are terrible! The cookies come out too thick/not crisp.

[@kath448]

You are right, my old maker makes thin pizelles and now the new one makes them thick. Even though it is non stick, they are thicker than my old machine. I was disappointed in the new maker....thanks

[@anitacolotto9282]

My sister got me the Chef’s Choice iron from Sur La Table and it makes them crispy. Take about 10 seconds from flexible to “ snap “😃

[@reginakennell3298]

Joe are you from upstate?

[@loucalangelo2570]

Lower the Music

[@tillybinkie]

How about some very finely chopped almonds mixed with the covering powdered sugar? :)

[@RaechelleBennett782]

My favorite is lemon poppy seed.

[@irishheart4768]

Do you use salted butter or unsalted . wow good looking guy that can cook 2. Lol

[@irishheart4768]

@@mgrant1159 tysm 😊

[@njraval81]

Your background music is too loud 🤨🤨🤨

[@antoniaman719]

It’s perfect!! An Italian house is loud.

[@corra7]

Sad how our language changes which each generation that follows (outside of Italy)... thank goodness the recipe stays the same✅

[@Cookingitalianwithjoe]

So true!

[@kathysmith5496]

Sometimes my cookies are a little soft. Do you know why?

[@JulieDucastelpanic]

btw, you are adorable, you made me blush!

[@Cookingitalianwithjoe]

You look adorable yourself. Thank you for all the posts. Please subscribe and please share our posts, channel, and recipes to the world! Ciao, Joe.

[@yoginitime]

Did you go to cooking school?

[@Cookingitalianwithjoe]

+bodhicitta Yes, the Borio family culinary school, lol. My family owns a restaurant, Borio's Restaurant, and I grew up in the kitchen cooking with my grandparents, father, etc... Been studying and cooking ever since. Thank you for watching, Joe.

[@yoginitime]

Okay, I will look that up. Thank you. Love your videos and recipes ..today I am going to make your meatballs! Can't wait.

[@yoginitime]

Though I am trying to be vegetarian..

[@patriciagriffin507]

hi Joe,,,please turn down the tunes,,,,thank You

[@macsmacaroons]

A

[@janetazevedo2109]

Background music way too loud and way too distracting and very annoying.

[@gerristephenson7277]

Git rid of the music!

[@lottalovermark]

DUDE WAY TOO MUCH POWDERED SUGAR ON THE COOKIES!!!!! GEEESH!!!!

[@mjp6614]

Wow you’re handsome!

[@phylliswing2481]

Turn off the music! Very distracting!

[@Uprightfossil]

I had a difficult time hearing him with the annoying music. Just wasn’t necessary

[@michellebaca7827]

He doesn't even know how to pronounce the names of the cookie or ANISE???? Omg he needs to sit and learn from someone correct!

[@richardweinert6845]

Please you’re hurting my ears. Say it correctly

[@jrt1776]

Learn how to say Pizzelle...Rhymes with gazelle

[@ginawiggles918]

THAT's how my Sicilian nonna pronounced it.