Waffles, Cardamom & Sour Cream

A traditional Norwegian recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 cup sifted all purpose flour
• 2 Tbsp. sugar
• 1 tsp. baking powder
• 1 tsp. Pure Cardamom Extract
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 2 large eggs , separated
• 1/4 cup ( 1/2 stick) butter, melted
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 cup buttermilk or sour milk

Directions:

Sift together the first 5 ingredients and set aside. Beat egg yolks until thick and lemon-colored. Beat in melted butter. Add sour cream and buttermilk. Mix only until blended. Mix with dry ingredients. Beat egg whites until the stand in soft stiff peaks: fold into the mixture. Por batter into waffle iron and bake 4-5 minutes or until steam subsides. These waffles can be served hot or cold with jam (Norwegian style).

Yield 12 waffles.

Serves: 4 - 6