Orange Blossom Waffles

Description
From Padma Lakshmi's Tangy Tart Hot & Sweet, published by Weinstein Books

Ingredients
4 large eggs, separated
2 cups whole milk
1/2 cup melted butter, cooled

1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon grated fresh nutmeg
3 tablespoons orange blossom water
Confectioners' sugar


Preparation
In bowl, beat egg yolks, then add milk, cooled melted butter, and vanilla.
Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
Gradually add dry ingredients to egg mixture and beat well.
Separately, beat egg whites until stiff. Carefully fold whites into batter, then beat in orange blossom water.
Using Belgian waffle iron per manufacturer's directions, cook the waffles.
Dust with sifted confectioners' sugar, tapping and pushing it though a sieve with the back of a spoon. Serve with honey, maple syrup, or preserved fruit sauce.

Serves
Serves 4-6

Source
Tropicana

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