2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 large egg yolks
1/2 cup melted butter
1-1/2 cups whole, low-fat or skim milk
1 cup( 4 ounces) shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
3 large egg whites
Preheat a Belgian or standard waffle iron. Preheat oven to 200F to keep waffles warm before serving.
Sift flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt into a mixing bowl.
In another bowl, combine egg yolks, melted cooled butter and milk. Stir liquid and dry ingredients together and add cheese.
In a separate bowl, beat egg whites until stiff and fold into batter until barely blended.
Spoon batter into waffle iron covering about two-thirds of the grid surface. Cook according to manufacturer’s instructions. Place waffles into heated oven uncovered until ready to serve.
Makes 6 servings.
Savory Syrup
1 cup maple syrup
1 whole bay leaf
1/4 teaspoon ground thyme
Place above ingredients in a heavy saucepan, stir and heat until boiling. Lower heat and simmer about five minutes. Remove bay leaf and pour syrup over waffles.