Buttermilk Waffles #2

By RobinPD

The secret to great waffles is a thick batter, so don’t expect to pour this one. Make toaster waffles out of leftover batter—undercook the waffles a bit, cool them on a wire rack, wrap them in plastic wrap and freeze. Pop them into the toaster for a quick breakfast.

Ingredients

• 1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon cornmeal (optional)
• 1/2 teaspoon table salt
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 egg , separated
• 7/8 cup buttermilk
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter , melted

Preparation

Step 1

1. Heat waffle iron. Whisk dry ingredients together in a medium bowl. Whisk yolk with buttermilk and butter. 2. Beat egg white until it just holds a 2-inch peak. 3. Add liquid ingredients to dry ingredients in a thin steady stream while gently mixing with a rubber spatula; be careful not to add liquid faster than you can incorporate it. Toward end of mixing, use a folding motion to incorporate ingredients; gently fold egg white into batter. 4. Spread appropriate amount of batter onto waffle iron. Following manufacturer’s instructions, cook waffle until golden brown, 2 to 5 minutes. Serve immediately. (You can keep waffles warm on a wire rack in a 200-degree oven for up to 5 minutes.)