Gingerbread Waffles

By carlaschwartz

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 egg, separated
• 3/4 cup buttermilk
• 1/4 cup molasses
• 3 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
• Confectioners' sugar, optional

Details

Servings 8
Preparation time 30mins
Cooking time 30mins
Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. In a small bowl, beat the brown sugar and egg yolk until fluffy; add the buttermilk, molasses and butter. Stir into dry ingredients just until combined.

In another small bowl, beat the egg white and cream of tartar until stiff peaks form. Gently fold into batter. Quickly spoon onto a preheated waffle iron. Bake according to manufacturer's directions until golden brown. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar if desired. Yield: 8 waffles.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (2 each) equals 353 calories, 11 g fat (6 g saturated fat), 78 mg cholesterol, 621 mg sodium, 59 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 6 g protein.