Frances' Favorite Waffles
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These waffles were the other favorite breakfast treat, after pancakes, around mom's table. They are light and airy, while being a crispy golden brown on the surface. Beating the egg whites and folding them in makes this recipe a pain, but it's worth it!


2 cups flour, sifted
1 /2 cups milk
2 tsp baking powder
2 egg whites
1 1/2 tbls sugar
3 tsp shortening, melted
3/4 tsp salt

In a cold mixing bowl, beat the egg whites to stiff peaks. Then mix all the rest of the ingredients together. Gently fold the egg whites into the other ingredients, being careful do to deflate the air out of the egg whites.

Pure the appropriate amount onto your pre-heated waffle iron. Remove when the waffle iron says the waffle is done.