Buttermilk Bacon Waffles Recipe

Preparation

1. Heat waffle iron. In a large bowl, whisk to combine the flour, cornmeal, salt, and baking soda.
2. In the bowl of a standing mixer with the whisk attachment (make sure the bowl and whisk are completely clean and free from any oil or the whites will not thicken properly), combine the egg whites and cream of tartar. Run the mixer on medium/high speed for 5-6 minutes or until the egg whites are at medium peaks. Set aside.
3. In a small bowl, whisk to combine the egg yolks, buttermilk, and melted butter.
4. Slowly pour the buttermilk mixture into the dry ingredients – stirring to combine. Once the wet and dry ingredients are completely combined, fold in the bacon and then the whipped egg whites in thirds.
5. Do not over mix. Once the last third of egg whites have been incorporated, the batter is ready for the waffle iron.
6. Scoop waffle batter into preheated waffle iron and cook. If you have a light on your waffle iron that tells you when they are ready, give them an extra minute or two. This will help them to crisp up on the edges.
7. Serve warm with maple syrup.