maple nut waffles

Ingredients:

• 2 large eggs, separated
• 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 6 tbsp maple syrup
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts

Preparation:

• lightly grease and preheat the waffle baker
• with an electric mixer, in a small bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff
• set aside
• in a large bowl, with a wooden spoon, mix the flour, baking powder, and salt
• set aside
• in a medium bowl with an electric mixer, combine the egg yolks, milk, syrup, and melted butter
• add the liquid mixture to the flour mixture and combine with an electric mixer until just blended
• with a rubber spatula, gently fold in the beaten egg whites and walnuts until just mixed
• do not overmix the batter
• pour the batter into the center of each waffle section of the grilled surface
• close the lid and bake to the desired crispness
• remove waffles
• repeat with the remaining batter.

Prepared: 2004-01-11

Categories: Breakfast