Gingerbread Waffles

Directions

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   Assembly:
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   Gather 3 bowls: 1 large, 1 medium and 1 small. Preheat waffle iron.
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   In the large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients (flour through ground cloves); blend thoroughly.
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   In the medium-sized bowl, mix brown sugar and egg yolk with an electric mixer until fluffy; add buttermilk, molasses and butter. Stir into the dry ingredients (in larger bowl) until just combined. Do not over mix.
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   In the small bowl, beat the egg white and cream of tartar using an electric mixer until stiff peaks form. Gently fold into the existing batter.
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   Quickly (and evenly) spoon batter onto a preheated waffle iron. Bake according to manufacturer's directions, until light golden brown. Sprinkle with confectioner's sugar if desired, and/or garnish with whipped cream and cinnamon sticks. Serve with warm maple syrup.
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   Yield: 8 waffles. Double or halve the recipe as needed to produce more (or less) waffles.
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   Enjoy!