Waffles

Directions

1. 1
   Have all ingredients at room temperature.
2. 2
   Sift and measure the flour.
3. 3
   Sift the flour, baking powder, sugar and salt together.
4. 4
   Separate the egg yolks from the whites.
5. 5
   Beat the yolks, add the milk and mix together.
6. 6
   Add the melted shortening after it has cooled slightly.
7. 7
   Add the liquid ingredients to the sifted dry ingredients.
8. 8
   Mix only until the dry ingredients are blended.
9. 9
   Beat the egg whites until they are stiff.
10. 10
    Then fold them into the batter.
11. 11
    Pour the batter, about 1/3 cup (the amount varies with the size of the iron), on a hot waffle iron.
12. 12
    Bake about 4 to 5 minutes.
13. 13
    Serve at once.