Name: Gingerbread Waffles
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 - 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 c. all-purpose flour; 1/2 c. dark brown sugar; 2 tsp. ground ginger; 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder; 1 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon; 3/4 tsp. baking soda; 1/4 tsp. ground cloves; 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg; 1/2 tsp. kosher salt; 1 1/2 c. buttermilk, at room temperature; 2 tbsp. molasses; 1 tbsp. plus 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 large eggs, separated, plus 2 egg whites, at room temperature; 8 tbsp. (1 stick) salted butter, melted, plus softened butter, for serving; 1/2 c. powdered sugar (optional), plus more for dusting; Warm syrup, for serving; Sweetened whipped cream, for serving (optional)

Step 1Preheat a waffle iron to the regular setting.

Step 2In a large bowl, sift together the flour, brown sugar, ginger, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, cloves, nutmeg, and salt. In a medium bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, molasses, vanilla, and egg yolks. Pour over the dry ingredients and very gently stir until halfway combined. Pour in the melted butter and continue mixing very gently until combined.

Step 3In a separate large bowl, use a whisk (or an electric mixer) to beat the 4 egg whites until stiff. Slowly fold them into the batter, stopping short of mixing them all the way through.

Step 4Scoop the batter into the waffle iron in batches and cook according to the machine directions (lean toward the waffles being deeply golden and crisp!).

Step 5If making the glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar with 1 tablespoon of water in a medium bowl. Add more water, 1 teaspoon at a time, until a smooth, pourable consistency is achieved.

Step 6Serve the waffles immediately with softened butter, warm syrup or the glaze, sweetened whipped cream (if using), and a dusting of powdered sugar.

Gingerbread Waffles

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