Crispy Cinnamon Waffles

It takes a few steps to come up with the perfect waffle, but it's worth it. This is a simple recipe as far as ingredients go, and yet, the waffles taste great. We eat them with honey, milk caramel and apples, or simply powdered sugar.

• Ready In: 50 mins
• Serves: 6
• Yields: 12 waffles

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups flour
• 1⁄2 cup cornstarch
• 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1  teaspoon baking powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1  cup  whole milk
• 1  cup water
• 1⁄2 cup vegetable shortening
• 2  egg yolks
• 1  teaspoon vanilla
• 1  teaspoon cinnamon
• 2  egg whites

Directions

1. Mix first 6 ingredients in bowl one.
2. Melt the shortening in microwave- safe bowl on high for 45 seconds.
3. Thoroughly beat next 6 ingredients in bowl two.
4. Gradually pour bowl one mixture into bowl two, and whisk until smooth.
5. Fold in egg whites with rubber spatula.
6. Pour into waffle maker- one full medium sized ladle should make one waffle.
7. We set our waffle maker on high and leave them in long enough to brown- they should come out very crunchy. Place in low- heat oven to keep warm.