INGREDIENTS: (6 crispy waffles)

   Appliance required: Waffle Maker
   2 cups self-raising flour
   2 tbsp cornflour
   Pinch of salt
   2 large eggs - separated
   125gms (4ozs) butter or margarine - melted
   1 tbsp sugar
   180ml (3/4 cup) milk
   1/2 cup water
   1/4 tsp vanilla essence

METHOD:

Sift S.R. Flour, cornflour and salt into a large mixing bowl, set aside.

Beat egg whites until very stiff, set aside.

In a separate bowl, whisk egg yolks and sugar until creamy.

Add milk, water and vanilla essence.

Add to the sifted dry ingredients, mix well.

Add melted butter/margarine and mix to a smooth batter with no lumps.

Fold beaten egg-whites into batter.

Allow to 'rest' for 10-15 mins before use.

Use 1/2 cup of waffle batter for each waffle and cook as per waffle maker instructions.

Serve with ice-cream and syrup of your choice.


SWEET WAFFLES VARIATIONS:

Apple and Spice: Omit cornflour and add 1 1/4 cup finely grated apples, 2 tbsp sugar and 1/2 tsp cinnamon to batter.

Chocolate: Omit cornflour and add 60gms/2ozs melted chocolate to batter.

Tangy Lemon: Omit cornflour and add 1 tbsp of grated lemon rind and 1/2 tbsp lemon juice to batter.


SAVOURY WAFFLES VARIATIONS:

Omit cornflour, sugar and vanilla essence for savoury waffles.

Cheese: Add 1 cup grated tasty cheese to batter.

Savoury Cheese: Add 1 cup grated tasty cheese, 1/2 tsp paprika and 1 tbsp chopped parsley or chives to batter.

Garlic: Add 2 cloves minced garlic to batter.

Onion: Add 1 cup finely minced onions to batter.