2 egg yolks
2 c. (500mL) milk
2 c. (500mL) all-purpose flour
1 tbsp. (15mL) baking powder
1/2 tsp. (2mL) salt
1/3 c. (75mL) oil
2 egg whites, stiffly beaten

Preheat waffle maker. Put all ingredients except egg whites in a large mixer bowl. Beat on low until moistened. Increase to medium, mix until smooth. By hand, gently fold in beaten egg whites. Pour 1/2 cup (125mL) batter over grids. Close waffle maker, bake until golden, 2 1/2-3 minutes. Repeat. Serve hot with your favorite topping. Yield: 8 round waffles or 16 square waffles.

VARIATIONS:

Pecan or Macadamia Nut Waffles: Sprinkle 1 tablespoon (15mL) finely chopped pecans or macadamia nuts over preheated waffle grids. Pour 1/2 cup (125mL) batter over nuts and close waffle maker. Bake as directed.

Bacon Waffles: Cook bacon strips. Pour 1/2 cup (125mL) butter over waffle grids. Lay 1 strip bacon, cut in half, over batter and close waffle maker. Bake as directed.

Cheese Waffles: Fold in 1 1/2 cups (375mL) shredded Cheddar cheese into batter. Bake as directed. Serve with syrup or your favorite creamed entree.

Blueberry Waffles: Fold 2 cups (500mL) fresh blueberries into batter. Pour 3/4 cup (200mL) batter over grids. Bake until golden.

Chocolate Chip Waffles: Fold 1 cup (250mL) chocolate chips into batter. Bake as directed.