Old Fashioned Waffles with Maple Butterscotch Syrup

Ingredients

• 2 cups cake flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• 3 eggs, separated
• 1 1/4 cups milk
• 5 tbsp melted butter
• 1 cup dark brown sugar
• 1/3 cup butter
• 1/3 cup heavy cream
• 1 tsp maple flavoring
• 1/2 cup water

Instructions

1. 1

   Sift the cake flour with the baking powder...: Sift the cake flour with the baking powder into a large bowl. Add the salt and mix.

2. 2

   Beat the egg yolks until they are light...: Beat the egg yolks until they are light and lemon-colored and combine them with the milk and melted butter. Blend thoroughly and add to the dry ingredients, beating briskly.

3. 3

   Beat egg whites to stiff peaks, but not...: Beat egg whites to stiff peaks, but not dry, and gently fold them into the mixture.

4. 4

   Pour the batter from a pitcher or a...: Pour the batter from a pitcher or a ladle onto a heated and greased waffle iron, filling the iron only 2/3 full, and let it spread until the whole iron is covered.

5. 5

   Cook until the waffle is puffed and golden-brown....: Cook until the waffle is puffed and golden-brown. Lift the waffle from the iron with a fork.

6. 6

   In a saucepan over medium high heat, mix...: In a saucepan over medium high heat, mix dark brown sugar, butter, cream, and maple flavoring.

7. 7

   Bring to a boil for 5 minutes without...: Bring to a boil for 5 minutes without stirring.

8. 8

   Remove the sauce from the heat and add...: Remove the sauce from the heat and add the water, beating for 30 seconds.

9. 9

   Serve warm.