True Belgian Waffles

A friend of mine shared this recipe with me, and I have made waffles this way ever since. They are so light, slightly sweet, and just perfect served with fresh fruit and a little whipped cream, or syrup. A wonderful way to start the day. Hope you enjoy them too.

• Ready In: 13 mins
• Serves: 5
• Yields: 10 waffles

Ingredients

• 2  cups flour
• 3⁄4 cup sugar
• 3 1⁄2 teaspoons baking powder
• 2  eggs, separated
• 1 1⁄2 cups milk
• 1  cup butter, melted (no substitutes)
• 1  teaspoon vanilla
•  fresh fruit or   syrup

Directions

1. In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, and baking powder.
2. In another bowl, lightly beat the egg yolks. To this add, milk, butter, and vanilla; mix well.
3. Stir into dry ingredients, until just combined.
4. Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form, and fold into batter.
5. Bake in a preheated waffle iron, according to manufacturers directions until golden brown.
6. Serve with fresh fruit, or syrup.
7. Yield: 10 Waffles (about 4 1/2 inches).