On Saturdays when we have time for a leisurely breakfast, we like to make waffles. Here's one of our favorite recipes.

Buttermilk Waffles

2 cups flour
2 Tbsp sugar
½ tsp salt
1 ½ tsp baking soda
1 ¾ cups buttermilk
2 eggs, separated
4 Tbsp (1/2 stick) butter, melted and cooled
½ tsp vanilla extract
Vegetable oil for brushing on waffle iron

Possible toppings: butter, syrup, superfine sugar, whipped topping, ice cream, sour cream, fresh fruit (bananas, strawberries, blueberries), fresh grated nutmeg, cinnamon sugar. My favorite.... while waffle is still hot, spread peanut butter on it, top with sliced banana and drizzle with honey!!!! MMMM!!!!!

Combine flour, sugar, salt and baking soda.

Mix together the buttermilk and the egg yolks. Stir in butter and vanilla.

Brush the waffle iron lightly with the oil and preheat it. Stir in the buttermilk mixture into flour mixture. Beat the egg whites with a wire whisk or electric mixer until they hold soft peaks. Stir them gently into the batter.

Ladle the batter into waffle iron and bake until the waffle is golden brown, usually 3-5 minutes. Serve immediately or keep warm for a few minutes in a low oven.