Recipe for: Waffles

Calories per serving-241
number of servings-4

Cost for waffles-
$2.50 for 1/2 dozen eggs
$.30 for a pound of flour
$2.32 for buttermilk
$3.00 for sugar
$2.00 for baking powder
$1.00 for a bottle of vanilla extract
$1.35 for baking soda
Total cost for the meal- $12.47


Ingredients:
1 cup of whole-wheat flour
1 cup of all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon of salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups of butter milk
1 egg, separated
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 egg whites
2 table spoons sugar

Tip: No buttermilk? You can use buttermilk powder prepared according to package directions. Or make "sour milk": the ratio is 1 tablespoon lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of milk.

Directions:
1. Stir the whole-wheat flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda in a large bowl. Whisk buttermilk, the egg yolk, oil and vanilla (if using) in a separate bowl. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir with a wooden spoon just until moistened.
2. Beat the 3 egg whites in a grease-free mixing bowl with an electric mixer until soft peaks form. Add sugar and continue to beating until stiff and glossy. Whisk one-quarter of the beaten egg whites into the batter. Fold in the remaining beaten egg whites with a rubber spatula.
3.Preheat a waffle iron. Brush the surface lightly with oil. Fill the waffle iron two-thirds full of batter. Cook until waffles are gold and crisp, 5-6 minutes. Repeat with the remaining batter, brushing the surface with oil before cooking each time.