1. Heat waffle iron. Whisk dry ingredients together in a medium bowl. Whisk yolk with milk and butter.

2. Beat egg white until it just holds a 2-inch peak.

3. Add liquid ingredients to dry ingredients in a thin steady stream while gently mixing with a rubber spatula-, be careful not to add liquid faster than you can incorporate it. Toward end of mixing, use a folding motion to incorporate ingredients-, gently fold egg whites into batter.

4. Spread appropriate amount of batter onto waffle iron. Following manufacturer's instructions, cook waffle until golden brown, 2 to 5 minutes. Serve immediately. (You can can keep waffles warm on a wire rack in a 200-degree oven for up to 5 minutes.)

Serves 3 to 4.

Nationality: Usa Course: breakfast Season:any Method: slightly browned

Start to Finish 30 minutes Preparation a minute or less Attention 30 minutes Finishing 5 minutes

making your own baking powder using baking soda and cream of tartar and by cutting back on the quantity of milk, you can make a thick, quite respectable batter. The result is a waffle with a crisp crust and moist interior.