Servings: 8 Belgian waffles

2 egg yolks 2 egg yolks
2 C. Milk 2 C. Milk
2 C. Flour 2 C. Flour
1 tbsp. Baking Powder 1 tbsp. Baking Powder
½ tsp. Salt ½ tsp. Salt
1/3 C. Oil ⅓ C. Oil
2 egg whites, stiffly beaten 2 egg whites, stiffly beaten

Preheat waffle maker. Put all ingredients except egg whites in a large mixer bowl. Beat on low until moistened. Increase to medium, mix until smooth.
With beater on lowest speed, gently fold in egg whites. Fill grids with batter. Close waffle maker, bake until golden, about 2 to 2-½ minutes. Repeat. Serve hot with your favorite topping.
Yield: About 5 Belgian waffles

Buckwheat is a gluten free alternative, but need just a bit less flour- 1 3/4 cups buckwheat flour works well. The texture improves if the milk is diluted- add ½ cup water to 1 ½ cups milk (you can use almond or soy milk straight as a lactose free alternative.)  Buckwheat is a gluten free alternative, but need just a bit less flour- 1 ¾ cups buckwheat flour works well. The texture improves if the milk is diluted- add ½ cup water to 1 ½ cups milk (you can use almond or soy milk straight as a lactose free alternative.)