Savoury Waffles with Cheese

Ingredients

• 250 g all-purpose flour
• 2 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp granulated sugar
• 200 ml milk (whole, skimmed or vegetable, at room temperature)
• 2 egg yolks (at room temperature)
• 120 g melted unsalted butter (cooled to room temperature)
• 2 egg whites at room temperature
• 50 g grated mozzarella cheese ((optional))
• Chopped fresh herbs ((optional) I used chives, thyme and rosemary)
• Vegetable oil for cooking (I used canola)

Instructions

1. 1

   --- For the waffles ---

2. 2

   Mix the flour, sugar, salt and baking powder using a whisk.

3. 3

   In another bowl, whisk together the milk, butter and egg yolks. When separating the eggs, transfer the yolks straight into the milk so that it doesn't generate a skin, which happens when it's in contact with air.

4. 4

   Make a well at the centre of the dry ingredients and pour the liquids into it. Whisk them together starting at the centre and slowly incorporating the dry ingredients from the sides.

5. 5

   Whip up the egg whites in a clean bowl using an electric mixer or by hand with a clean whisk until you get soft peaks.

6. 6

   Incorporate the egg whites by folding them in using a spatula. Fold in the cheese and herbs as well.

7. 7

   --- For cooking ---

8. 8

   Preheat the waffle iron.

9. 9

   Once hot, paint it with oil, making sure to go into the crevices.

10. 10

    Place about ¼ cup of dough onto the waffle iron and close it up. The exact amount will depend on the size of your iron. It will take 4-5 minutes to be ready. Don't open it up before this time or it will open in half. If it does open in half it means it needs more time.

11. 11

    --- For serving ---

12. 12

    You can serve them with eggs, ham, bacon, cheese, butter, sautéed veggies, etc!