Buttermilk Banana Pecan Waffles

Buttermilk Banana Pecan Waffles

2 eggs separated

1 C. buttermilk

4 T. melted butter or oil

1 1/4 C. flour

2 1/2 t. baking powder

1/2 t. salt

2 T. sugar

3/4 C. pecans chopped

2 bananas diced

Heat the waffle iron. In a mixing bowl, combine the egg yolks and buttermilk. Blend well and stir in butter.

Whip the egg whites until stiff. Set aside.

Put flour, salt and baking powder into a sifter and sift into the bowl containing the buttermilk. Stir in the flour. Add in the bananas and nuts. Fold in the egg whites until just blended.

Spray with oil the grids on the waffle iron. Ladle or pour enough batter to cover two-thirds of the grid. Close the waffle grill and cook until the steam stops, about 5 minutes. When the waffle is done, lift the lid and remove the waffle with a fork. Repeat with remaining batter.