Cardamom Waffles

Torrential rains yesterday meant the thought of going outside seem very unappealing.  Time for a little plate of sunshine for brunch with fresh strawberry sauce and a crispy waffle.  

Cardamom Waffles

1 1/2 cups flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
2 tbsp sugar
1 tsp vanilla
2 large eggs, separated
3 tbsp butter, melted and cooled
1/2 cup room temperature mascarpone or sour cream
1 1/44 cup milk

Sift all dry ingredients into a large bowl.  In a small bowl, beat egg whites until light and fluffy.  Gradually mix milk, egg yolks, butter, mascarpone and vanilla into dry ingredients.  Gently fold in the egg whites.

Bake per your waffle makers instructions.

Makes 7 waffles