Blue Corn Waffles

Directions

1. 1
   In a bowl, mix cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, soda and salt.
2. 2
   In another bowl, mix butter with egg yolks and 1/4 cup of melted butter.
3. 3
   Pour liquids into dry mixture, stirring to moisten well.
4. 4
   Whip egg whites until they hold stiff peaks; fold into batter.
5. 5
   Bake in a preheated waffle iron set on medium high heat or in an electric one set at medium high (375 degrees).
6. 6
   Brush grids with melted butter; half fill with batter, spreading slightly.
7. 7
   Close iron; bake until waffle is golden brown, 5 to 6 minutes.
8. 8
   Serve hot with butter and syrup.
9. 9
   Makes about 4 waffles.