Description
This recipe has been handed down in my family and has become a favorite. If you have leftover waffles, they are great to freeze and then toast at a later time. I usually make a double recipe and then have plenty of leftovers for the kids to have for breakfast before school.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 tablespoons white sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 egg whites
- 2 egg yolks
- 2 tablespoons grated lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups milk
- 6 tablespoons butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat a waffle iron according to manufacturer’s instructions.
- Whisk the flour
- baking powder
- sugar
- and salt together in a mixing bowl; set aside. Beat egg whites until foamy in a separate large glass or metal mixing bowl. Whisk the egg yolks
- lemon zest
- and vanilla extract together in a third bowl; whisk in the milk. Stir in the flour mixture until smooth. Fold in the melted butter and then the beaten egg whites until just incorporated.
- Cook the waffles according to manufacturer’s instructions until golden brown.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Servings: 4