Classic Belgian Waffles

Directions

1. 1
   With an electric or hand mixer, beat egg whites to a stiff peak.
2. 2
   Set egg whites aside.
3. 3
   Beat egg yolks.
4. 4
   Add milk, vanilla and butter to egg yolks and mix well.
5. 5
   Combine flour, salt and sugar and add to egg yolk mixture.
6. 6
   Mix until you have a thick, smooth batter.
7. 7
   Using a rubber spatula, fold egg whites into batter very gently.
8. 8
   A few small lumps are okay.
9. 9
   Do not overmix!
10. 10
    Cooks 3 1/2 to 4 minutes.
11. 11
    Makes 8 to 10 waffles.