WORLD'S BEST WAFFLES

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I pride myself on being a good cook who learned everything about baking and cooking from my very patient mother. Credit also goes to my father, who suffered through my many less-than-successful experiments!

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 12-16 waffles (about 6-1/2 inches).

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1 tablespoon sugar
2 cups warm milk (110° to 115°)
4 eggs, separated
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup butter, melted

Steps:

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast and sugar in warm milk. Beat egg yolks lightly; beat into yeast mixture. Beat in vanilla. Combine flour, salt and nutmeg; stir into yeast mixture just until combined. Add butter and mix well. , Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form; fold into batter. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45-60 minutes. , Bake in a preheated waffle iron according to manufacturer's directions until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 218 calories, Fat 11g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 97mg cholesterol, Sodium 217mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.