3 eggs
1 1/2 c. buttermilk
1 3/4 c. flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. shortening or lard

Heat waffle iron. Beat eggs; beat in next 5 ingredients. Melt shortening over stove top; mix until smooth. Pour batter from cup or pitcher onto center of hot waffle iron. Bake about 5 minutes.