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Waffles! But first, check that your baking powder hasn’t expired! Typically baking powder has a shelf life of about a year, after which it’s time to get a new can. Apparently baking soda is much more shelf stable, but probably good to check every now and then. Ok, then when you’re ready…

Recipe:

Makes 4 small waffles or 2 full size waffles

You need:

1 large bowl, 1 medium bowl, 1 small bowl

1 heat-proof liquid measuring cup

1 egg beater, 1 spatula, 1 whisk

a waffle maker!

Waffles:

1 large egg, separated, at room temperature

1 c all-purpose flour, loose

1/2 Tbsp baking powder

3/4 Tbsp granulated sugar

pinch salt

3/4 c milk, warm

1/4 c unsalted butter, melted

1/2 tsp vanilla extract

1 tsp ground cinnamon, optional

In a large bowl, combine dry ingredients: 1 c all-purpose flour, 1/2 Tbsp baking powder, 3/4 Tbsp granulated sugar and a pinch salt. Set aside.

Melt 1/4 c unsalted butter in the microwave. In a heat proof liquid measuring cup, heat 3/4 c milk until lukewarm. Add in the melted butter, slightly beaten egg yolk, 1/2 tsp vanilla extract and an optional 1 tsp ground cinnamon. Pour all liquid ingredients into the dry ingredients, mix well with a whisk.

Whip egg white ’til soft peaks, the fold into the batter with a spatula until just combined.

Pour final batter into waffle maker, following your waffle maker’s instructions. In my case, a cast aluminum stovetop waffle maker.