Belgian Waffles

Preheat waffle maker. Put all ingredients except egg whites in a large mixer bowl. Beat on low until moistened. Increase to medium, mix until smooth. By hand, gently fold in beaten egg whites. Pour 1/2 cup batter over grids. Close waffle maker, bake until steam no longer escapes, about 3-5 minutes. Repeat. Serve hot with your favourite topping. Yield: 8 waffles VARIATIONS Pecan or Macadamia Nut Waffles: Sprinkle one tablespoon finely chopped pecans or macadamia nuts over preheated waffle grids. Pour 1/2 cup batter over nuts and close waffle maker. Bake as directed. Bacon Waffles: Cook bacon strips. Pour 1/2 cup batter over waffle grids. Lay one strip bacon, cut in half, over batter and close waffle maker. Bake as directed. Cheese Waffles: Fold in 1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese into batter. Bake as directed. Serve with syrup or your favourite creamed entree. Blueberry Waffles: Fold two cups fresh blueberries into batter. Pour 3/4 cup batter over grids. Bake until golden. Chocolate Chip Waffles: Fold 1 cup chocolate chips into batter. Bake as directed.