Buttermilk Waffles with Homemade Strawberry Sauce

Ingredients

• 0.3 teaspoon double-acting baking powder 
• 1 teaspoon baking soda 
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar 
• 2 tablespoons butter plus 1 tablespoon melted
• 1 cup buttermilk 
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch 
• 1 pinch cream of tartar 
• 3 large eggs separated
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon 
• 1  lemon zest juiced
• 2 servings powdered sugar for topping
• 0.5 teaspoon salt 
• 1 quart strawberries hulled sliced
• 0.3 cup sugar 
• 1 cup unbleached flour all-purpose
• 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract 
• 0.3 cup water 

Equipment

• bowl
• ladle
• whisk
• pot
• hand mixer
• waffle iron

Directions

1. Beat the egg whites and cream of tartar with a hand mixer until stiff peaks appear.
2. In a bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, buttermilk, vanilla and 2 tablespoons melted butter.
3. Into a large bowl stir together the flour, brown sugar, salt, baking soda, baking powder and cinnamon.
4. Combine with the wet ingredients and mix until incorporated. Fold the whites into the batter, gently.
5. Grease the waffle iron with a small amount of melted butter and heat the waffle iron according to the manufacturer's instructions.
6. Ladle batter onto the waffle iron and cook until golden brown, about 3 1/2 to 5 minutes. Repeat with the remaining batter.
7. In a small pot over medium heat, combine the strawberries, sugar, water, lemon zest, lemon juice and cornstarch. Bring to a simmer and whisk gently until mixture thickens slightly.
8. Serve waffles with powdered sugar and strawberry sauce.