Breakfast Delight

Light and Crispy Belgian Waffles



1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup Rice Krispies cereal
3/4 cup corn starch
1/4 cup sugar
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
3/4 tsp. salt
2 large eggs, separated
1 1/2 cups milk
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1/2 cup vegetable oil

Preheat waffle iron to medium.



Meanwhile, stir flour, Rice Krispies, cornstarch, sugar, baking powder, and salt together in a large bowl. Whisk egg yolks, milk, vanilla. and oil together in a medium bowl. With electric mixer beat egg whites in bowl to soft peaks.



Pour milk mixture over dry ingredients and whisk until combined. Whisk in beaten whites until just combined. Do not over mix. A few streaks of white should be visible.

Pour 2/3 cup batter into center of preheated single-waffle iron. If you don't us enough batter the Rice Krispies will scorch.



Use a large spoon to spread batter toward the outer edges. Batter should reach about 1/2 inch from the edges of iron before closing lid. Close lid and cook until deep golden brown.



Serve with butter and syrup or berries and whipped cream. Makes eight 7-inch waffles.