Crispy Belgian Waffles

Ingredients

Dry:

• ¾ cup all-purpose flour
• ¼ cup cornstarch
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon baking soda

Wet:

• ¾ cup buttermilk, shaken
• ¼ cup water
• 1 large egg yolk (egg white reserved)
• 6 tbls unsalted butter, melted and cooled
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Egg White:

• 1 large egg white
• 3 tablespoons white sugar

Instructions

1. 1
   In a large bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients.
2. 2
   In a large measuring cup, whisk the wet ingredients together. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Set aside.
3. 3
   In another bowl, using a hand-mixer, beat the egg whites until foamy. Add the sugar and continue beating until stiff, glossy peaks form. Fold the egg whites into the batter until just combined.
4. 4
   Cook the batter according to your waffle iron’s instructions.