BELGIAN WAFFLES

You take pancake batter and add a ton of melted butter and fold in some egg whites…voila, Belgian Waffles. Of course, you need a waffle maker as well! Made right, Belgian Waffles are the ultimate brunch offering.

Here is how I make mine. Recipe makes 4 full-sized waffles.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups of flour

• 1 1/4 cups sugar

• 3 1/2 tsp baking powder

• 4 medium eggs, separated

• 1 1/2 cups milk

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Directions:

• In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and baking powder. Mix well with a fork.

• In another bowl, lightly beat the egg yolks then add the milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract.

• Using a stand mixer or hand mixer, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form.

• Gently stir the wet ingredients into the dry. A few little lumps are O.K. Fold the beaten egg whites into the batter. Let the batter sit about 30 minutes before using.

• Spray the waffle maker with pan spray and add abut 1 cup of batter. Cook according to the waffle maker directions, about 3 minutes. Open the maker and gently remove the waffle with a fork. Serve immediately or keep warm on a sheet pan covered with a paper towel.