Belgian Waffle Delight

by Chef Marc Thuet

2 cups organic cake flour
2 tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
4 organic eggs, separated
2 tbsp organic sugar
½ tsp vanilla extract
4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
2 cups low-fat milk
ham cold cuts (optional)
organic maple syrup

optional garnishes…
¼ cup organic strawberries
¼ cup organic gooseberries
¼ cup organic blueberries

• Preheat waffle iron (see your manufacturer’s instructions).
• Sift flour, baking powder and salt in a medium-sized bowl.
• In a second bowl, beat together egg yolks and sugar until eggs turn a pale yellow and sugar is dissolved.
• Add vanilla, butter and milk to eggs and whisk until blended into a batter.
• Use a mixer to beat egg whites in a third bowl for about one minute.
• With a spatula, fold egg whites into waffle batter.
• Use non-stick spray to coat waffle iron and pour enough batter to cover grid.
• Close and cook for two to three minutes or until golden brown.
• Place waffle on serving plate, add two thin slices of ham cold cuts and fruits.
• Drizzle desired amount of maple syrup and serve.