Buttermilk Waffles

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Pre-Notes

Undercook the waffles a bit, cool them on a wire rack, wrap them in plastic wrap and freeze. Pop them into the toaster for a quick breakfast.

Ingredients

1. 1 c flour
2. 1 T cornmeal
3. 1/2 t salt
4. 1 t baking soda
5. 1 egg, separated
6. 7/8 c buttermilk
7. 2 T unsalted butter, melted
8. butter, syrup or fresh fruit for topping.

Instructions

1. Heat waffle iron.
2. Whisk flour, cornmeal, salt, and baking soda together in a medium bowl. Set aside.
3. In a mediuml bowl, whisk yolk with buttermilk and butter. Set aside.
4. In a medium bowl, beat egg white until it just holds a 2-inch peak.
5. Add liquid ingredients to dry ingredients in a thin steady stream while gently mixing with a rubber spatula; be careful not to add liquid faster than you can incorporate it. Toward end of mixing, use a folding motion to incorporate ingredients; gently fold egg white into batter.
6. Spread appropriate amount of batter onto waffle iron.
7. Following manufacturer’s instructions, cook waffle until golden brown, 2 to 5 minutes.
8. Top with butter, syrup or fresh fruit.
9. Serve immediately.
10. You can keep waffles warm on a wire rack in a 200°F oven for up to 5 minutes.

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