Belgian Waffles

  • 2 eggs, separated
  • 3/4 cup half and half
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 1/3 cup oil
  • 1 3/4 cup flour
  • 1 Tablespoon sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • sliced strawberries
  • hot caramel sauce
  • whipped cream
  • hot fudge sauce

Preheat waffle maker while preparing batter.

Beat egg whites until stiff and set aside. In a separate bowl, beat egg yolks with a wire whisk until light yellow in color. Add milk, half and half, oil, and mix well.

Combine dry ingredients in a large bowl. Stir egg yolk mixture into dry ingredients, mixing until smooth. Fold beaten egg whites into the batter.

Pour 3/4 cup of batter into the center of the preheated waffle maker. Close unit and bake until light goes out (approximately 4 minutes). Open and remove waffle.

Top with strawberries and whipped cream or with hot caramel or fudge sauce.

Makes 4 four-section waffles.