BUTTERMILK WAFFLES WITH CRISP PROSCIUTTO

Buttermilk Waffles with Crisp Prosciutto image

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 12

vegetable-oil cooking spray
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 stick (6 tablespoons) unsalted butter
1 cup well-shaken buttermilk
1 large egg
4 thin slices prosciutto
Accompaniments:
sour cream
pure maple syrup

Steps:

Preheat oven to 250°F. Spray an unheated well-seasoned or nonstick Belgian waffle iron with cooking spray and preheat iron.
Into a large bowl sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Melt 5 tablespoons butter and in a small bowl whisk together with buttermilk and egg until combined. Stir butter mixture into flour mixture until smooth (batter will be thick).
Spoon batter into waffle iron, using 1 cup batter for two 4-inch-square Belgian waffles (see note, above) and spreading evenly, and cook according to manufacturer's instructions. Transfer waffles to a baking sheet and keep warm, uncovered, in middle of oven. Make more waffles in same manner (do not respray iron).
In a large heavy skillet heat remaining tablespoon butter over moderate heat until foam subsides and cook prosciutto slices until crisp and golden, about 1 minute on each side.
Serve waffles with prosciutto, sour cream, and maple syrup.