Yeast Raised Waffles

Ingredients

• 1/2 c. very warm water
• 1 (1/4 oz.) pkg. dry yeast
• 2 c. very warm milk
• 1/2 c. (1 stick) butter, melted
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. sugar
• 2 c. all-purpose flour
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 tsp. baking soda
• 1 c. small curd cottage cheese
• 1 c. grated peeled cooking apple (1 large)
• 1/2 c. unbleached flour
• 1/4 c. wheat flour
• 1 Tbsp. honey
• 1 tsp. lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
• 4 eggs, separated (at room temperature)
• 1/8 tsp. cream of tartar
• melted unsalted butter
• powdered sugar