Buttermilk Waffles

By á-170456

Ingredients

• 3 eggs separated
• 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
• 8 tablespoons unsalted butter - (1 stick) melted
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons sugar

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat a waffle maker according to the manufacturer's instructions.

In a large bowl, whisk the egg yolks. Whisk in the buttermilk, butter and vanilla until blended. Over a sheet of waxed paper, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and sugar. Add the flour mixture to the yolk mixture and whisk until smooth.

In another bowl, whisk the egg whites until stiff peaks form. Using a rubber spatula, fold half of the egg whites into the batter, then carefully fold in the remaining whites.

Cook the waffles according to the manufacturer's instructions.

This recipe yields eight 4-inch waffles.