Lemon and Walnut Waffles

Name: Lemon and Walnut Waffles
Prep time: P0Y0M0DT0H15M0.000S
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H45M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT1H0M0.000S
Yield: 16 square waffles
Ingredients: 4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon baking powder; 1/4 cup sugar, divided; 1 teaspoon salt; 6 eggs, separated; 3 1/2 cups milk; 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 1 teaspoon lemon extract; 1 lemon, zested; Oil, for waffle iron; 1 cup chopped walnuts; Maple syrup, for serving

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Level: Easy
Total: 1 hr

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 45 min

Yield: 16 square waffles

Level: Easy
Total: 1 hr

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 45 min

Yield: 16 square waffles

Ingredients

4 cups all-purpose flour

1 tablespoon baking powder

1/4 cup sugar, divided

1 teaspoon salt

6 eggs, separated

3 1/2 cups milk

1/2 cup vegetable oil

1 teaspoon lemon extract

1 lemon, zested

Oil, for waffle iron

1 cup chopped walnuts

Maple syrup, for serving

Directions

Watch how to make this recipe.

Special equipment:

A waffle iron

Preheat the oven to 225 degrees F.
In a large bowl sift to combine the flour, baking powder, 2 tablespoons of the sugar and salt. In small bowl whisk the egg yolks until smooth, then add the milk, vegetable oil, lemon extract, and lemon zest. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients. Pour in the liquid ingredients and gently stir the batter, with a wooden spoon, until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. You can use a hand beater or a stand mixer on low speed, if desired.
In a very clean bowl, whisk the egg whites until foamy. Add the remaining sugar and beat until soft peaks form. Gently fold the whites into the batter. Pour about 1/4 cup to 1/2 cup batter into an oiled waffle iron, sprinkle with walnuts, then close the iron. Cook until golden brown, about 5 minutes, depending on waffle iron settings. Transfer to a serving platter and keep warm in a low oven. Repeat with remaining batter. Serve warm with maple syrup.

Recipe courtesy Sunny Anderson, 2009