Great Easy Waffles

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.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 506 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• 2 egg whites
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 egg yolks
• 2 cups milk
• 2 tablespoons grated lemon zest
• 6 tablespoons butter, melted

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat a waffle iron according to manufacturer's instructions.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

Cook the waffles according to manufacturer's instructions until golden brown.