Krumkake Iron
Cooking Up History: Evolution of Kitchens and Cookbooks, an exhibit currently on display at the Old Courthouse Museum, features a wide variety of kitchen tools, each designed for a unique purpose in the kitchen. The krumkake iron, still found in many homes today, is an essential tool used in making the Norwegian treat, krumkake, a thin, crisp, sweet cookie made of flour, butter, eggs, sugar and cream. The circa-1898 iron showcased in the exhibit is similar to many early styles of the griddle, which could be placed directly on the burner of a hot stove. The cook put batter in the iron, closed it, and after a short time, flipped the iron to allow both sides to cook evenly. Then, the cookie was removed from the griddle and, while still warm, rolled into the classic cone shape.
Be sure to stop by the museum and discover more unique tools which helped make cooking in the kitchen through the ages much easier!
