Sweet potato waffles

12 Waffles

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2cupsSifted-cake-and-pastry flour
⅓cupChopped toasted pecans(opt)
4teaspoonsBaking powder
¼teaspoonSalt
2Eggs, separated
1½cupMilk
1cupPureed cooked sweet potato
⅓cupButter, 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.