Blue corn waffles

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
cupBlue corn as used for
Tortillas
¾cupAll-purpose flour
1tablespoonSugar
2teaspoonsBaking powder
½teaspoonBaking soda
½teaspoonSalt
cupButtermilk
2largesEggs, separated
6tablespoonsMelted butter or margarine
Butter
Maple syrup

Directions

In a bowl,mix cornmeal,flour,sugar,baking powder,soda and salt. In another bowl,mix butter with egg yolks and ¼ cup of melted butter.Pour liquids into dry mixture,stirring to moisten well.Whip egg whites until they hold stiff peaks;fold into batter.Bake in a preheated waffle iron set on medium high heat or in an electric one set at medium high (375 degrees).Brush grids with melted butter; half fill with batter,spreading slightly.Close iron;bake until waffle is golden brown,5 to 6 minutes.Serve hot with butter and syrup.Makes about 4 waffles.