Chocolate Chip Waffles

Ingredients

 

•  2 Cups plain flour
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 Tbsp brown sugar
• 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1 3/4 cups buttermilk
• 2 eggs (separated)
• 4 Tbsp canola/vegetable oil
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 Cup chocolate chips

Method

Combine the dry ingredients. Mix together the buttermilk and the egg yolks. Stir in the oil and vanilla.

Brush the waffle iron lightly with oil and preheat it. Combine the wet and dry ingredients. Beat the egg whites to soft peaks. Fold them gently into the batter.

Spread a small ladleful of batter onto the waffle iron, check after about 3 minutes, they may take up to to 5 minutes, depending on your iron. Serve immediately or keep warm for a few minutes in a low oven.

**Prepared waffles freeze well and can be heated up under the grill for a few minutes when you are ready to serve them**

 

Amanda