Basic Waffles

Ingredients

2 c. all-purpose flour

2 tsp. D.A. baking powder or 2 1/2 tsp. tartrate or phosphate type

2 tsp. sugar

3 eggs, separated

1/2 tsp. salt

1 1/4 c. milk

1/3 c. melted shortening

Directions

Sift flour, measure and resift 3 times with baking powder and salt, the last time into mixing bowl.

Beat egg whites to a stiff froth, not dry; add sugar and beat until mixture stands in soft peaks.

Beat egg yolks, add milk and shortening and pour into flour mixture. Beat quickly with a wooden spoon until smooth.

Now fold whites into batter lightly but thoroughly.

Bake in a hot iron, using 1/2 cup batter for each waffle.

When waffle is done, let remain in iron a few seconds to crisp. Serve immediately with butter and hot syrup.

Seven or eight 7-inch waffles.

Notes

APPLE WAFFLES: Follow Recipe for Basic Waffles, except fold into batter 3/4 cup finely chopped apples just before folding in egg whites.

CHOCOLATE WAFFLES: Make Red Devil's Food Cake Batter. Bake like Basic Waffles. Seven 7-inch waffles.