August 24 is National Waffle Day, and this recipe courtesy of the Food Network makes for a delicious breakfast treat. Yields 8 waffles.
Preheat waffle iron to the regular setting. In a large bowl, sift together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup sugar, 1 tablespoon baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups milk, 1 tablespoon vanilla extract and 2 egg yolks. Pour the wet ingredients over the dry ingredients and stir gently until halfway combined. Melt 1 stick of salted butter and pour into mixture; continue mixing until combined.
Beat 4 egg whites until stiff and slowly fold them into the batter. Add batter to waffle iron and cook waffles in batches until they are a deep golden color and crisp. Serve immediately with butter, warm syrup and your favorite fruit topping.