My father-in-law is the breakfast master but there has always been a problem, his recipes are in his head. This is a predicament. That is until I learned that the waffle recipe is an actual recipe with actual measurements. I am not one to talk because I often add to or subtract from a recipe. This weekend i learned the secret recipe to the BEST WAFFLES EVER!! I mean crispy on the outside, kind of chewy on the inside, yet light. Not heavy. MMMM soooo good.And the recipe was right in front of my nose the whole time. Without further ado:

Best Waffle Recipe Ever

Courtesy of Better Homes and Gardens Cookbook

• 1 3/4 C. All Purpose flour
• 1 T. Baking Powder
• 1/4 t. Salt
• 2 egg yolks
• 1 3/4 C. Milk
• 1/2 C. cooking oil
• 2 egg whites

In a medium mixing bowl stir together flour, baking powder, and salt. Make a well in the center. In another bowl beat egg yolks slightly. Stir in milk and oil. Add egg yolk mixture all at once to the dry mixture. Stir just till moistened (should be lumpy).

Now the important part. In a small bowl beat egg whites until stiff peaks form (tips stand straight up). Gently fold egg whites into flour and egg yolk mixture, leaving a few fluffs of egg white, DO NOT OVERMIX. And proceed to make your waffles, about a cup of mixture to make a waffle. Good luck

To go with these tasty goodness’s I don’t recommend maple syrup, I recommend a much lighter (taste wise) alternative syrup – vanilla syrup. Recipe:

Vanilla Syrup

• 2 C. Sugar
• 1 1/4 C. Water
• Capful + of Vanilla Extract (imitaion or real)

Put Sugar and Water in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Once boiling add the vanilla and let boil for a minute or 2. Serve hot over tasty goodness Waffles or pancakes or whatever…