GINGERBREAD BUTTERMILK WAFFLES

Gingerbread Buttermilk Waffles image

We created this recipe so folks could enjoy the festive flavor of gingerbread at breakfast. For a pretty look, sprinkle the waffles with confectioners' sugar.- Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 15m

Yield 8 waffles.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground ginger
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg, separated, room temperature
3/4 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup molasses
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
Confectioners' sugar, optional

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients. In a small bowl, beat the brown sugar and egg yolk until fluffy; add the buttermilk, molasses and butter. Stir into dry ingredients just until combined. , In another small bowl, beat the egg white and cream of tartar until stiff peaks form. Gently fold into batter. Quickly spoon onto a preheated waffle maker. Bake according to manufacturer's directions until golden brown. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar if desired. Freeze option: Cool waffles on wire racks. Freeze between layers of waxed paper in a resealable freezer container. To use, reheat waffles in a toaster on medium setting. Or, microwave each waffle on high for 30-60 seconds or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 353 calories, Fat 11g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 78mg cholesterol, Sodium 621mg sodium, Carbohydrate 59g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.