Roasted Pecan Waffles

 If you love Pecans you will love these Waffles . . .  if you don't like Pecans you will love them too just leave the nuts out.  They are nice and airy and delicious!

2 Cups All Purpose Flour

1 1/2 tsp Baking Powder

1/4 tsp Salt

4 eggs (Separate yolk & whites)

1/4 cup Sugar

1 tsp Vanilla

1/2 cup Melted Butter

2 1/2 cups milk

1/2 cup toasted Pecans

Combine the flour, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl and whisk to combine.  In another bowl, combine the egg yolks and sugar and whisk until pale yellow, then add the vanilla, 1/2 cup melted butter and milk and whisk to blend then stir in flour mixture.

With an electrical mixer, beat the egg whites until soft peaks form (about 1 minute) Then using a rubber spatual gently fold the egg whites into the waffle batter - do not overmix.

With a measuring cup pour batter into waffle iron and sprinkle nuts on top then close waffle iron and cook as usual.

For a deluxe waffle top with yogurt - whipped cream - strawberries and more pecans