Belgian Waffles

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 2 large eggs (separated)
• 1 ¾ cups milk
• ½ cup vegetable oil or canola
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps

1. 1

   In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, ¼ cup granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon baking powder, and ½ teaspoon salt. Set aside

2. 2

   Crack and separate 2 large eggs. Place the egg yolks and whites into two different mixing bowls.

3. 3

   Beat the egg whites with a hand mixer until stiff peaks form. Be careful not to over-mix! Set aside.

4. 4

   Add 1 ¾ cups milk, ½ cup vegetable oil or canola, and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract to the bowl with the yolks, whisking well to combine.

5. 5

   Add the flour mixture to the milk mixture and stir, just until incorporated.

6. 6

   Gently fold the beaten egg whites into the batter.

7. 7

   Preheat the waffle iron according to the manufacturer's instructions and spray it with non-stick cooking spray. Pour the batter into the hot waffle iron. Cook until golden on the outside.