Belgian Waffles

Top with syrup, sliced fruit and whipped cream.

• Ready In: 1 hr 10 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup water (110 degrees Fahrenheit)
• 2  teaspoons sugar
• 1  package  yeast
• 2 1⁄2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
• 1⁄4 cup sugar
• 2  cups  lukewarm milk
• 1⁄2 cup  melted butter
• 1  teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1⁄4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1  dash salt
• 2  egg yolks
• 2  egg whites

Directions

1. Place first 3 ingredients in a large bowl, stir and let stand about 5 minutes.
2. Add remaining ingredients with the exception of the egg whites.
3. Mix with rotary beater until smooth.
4. Cover and let rest in a warm location for about 1/2 hour.
5. Beat the two egg whites until stiff and fold gently into batter.
6. Bake in a moderately hot waffle iron 4-5 minutes or until golden brown.