Sweet potato waffles

12 Waffles

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2cupsSifted-cake-and-pastry flour
cupChopped toasted pecans(opt)
4teaspoonsBaking powder
¼teaspoonSalt
2Eggs, separated
cupMilk
1cupPureed cooked sweet potato
cupButter, melted
2teaspoonsGrated orange rind
1tablespoonGranulated sugar

Directions

In large bowl, combine flour, pecans (if using), baking powder and salt. Whisk together egg yolks, milk, sweet potato, butter and orange rind; pour over dry ingredients. Stir together just until moistened.

In separate bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form; beat in sugar until stiff peaks form. Stir about half into potato mixture; fold in reminder.

Using ⅓ cup for each waffle, pour onto heated nonstick or lightly greased waffle iron; cover and cook for 4 to 5 minutes or until golden brown and waffle iron stops steaming. (Or cook in lightly greased skillet for about 3 minutes per side or until puffed and golden brown.) Makes 12 waffles Typed in MMFormat by cjhartlin@... Source: The Canadian Living 20th Anniversary Cookbook.