Pecan Waffles With Roasted Pecan and Banana Syrup
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 12 cup ground lightly toasted pecans
- 1 12 teaspoons baking powder
- 14 teaspoon salt
- 4 eggs, separated
- 14 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 12 cup melted butter, plus
- 12 cup cold butter, cut into pieces
- 2 12 cups milk
- vegetable oil or nonstick cooking spray, for coating the waffle iron
- 1 cup pecan pieces
- 12 cup cane syrup or 12 cup corn syrup
- 4 medium bananas, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch slices
- Preheat the waffle iron according to manufacturer's instructions and preheat the oven to 200 degrees F.
- Combine the flour, pecans, baking powder and salt in a medium mixing bowl and whisk to combine.
- In another bowl, combine the egg yolks and sugar and whisk until pale yellow.
- Add the vanilla extract, 1/2 cup melted butter, and milk, and whisk to blend.
- Combine the egg and milk mixture with the flour mixture and whisk until just combined.
- Do not over mix.
- In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat the egg whites until soft peaks form, about 1 minute.
- Using a rubber spatula, gently fold the egg whites into the waffle batter.
- Do not over mix.
- Using a pastry brush, lightly coat the waffle iron with some of the vegetable oil Or use the spray.
- Pour enough batter into the iron to just barely cover the waffle grid (or follow the manufacturers directions).
- Close the waffle iron and cook according to manufacturer's instructions, or until golden brown, 4 to 6 minutes.
- Transfer to a baking sheet and keep warm in the oven while you prepare the remaining waffles.
- In a saute pan, add the remaining 1/2 cup of butter and the pecan pieces.
- Cook, stirring occasionally, until pecan pieces are light golden and fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add the banana slices and cook until light golden and soft, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add the syrup and bring to a simmer.
- Serve with the warm waffles.
flour, ground lightly, baking powder, salt, eggs, sugar, vanilla, butter, cold butter, milk, vegetable oil, pecan, cane syrup, bananas
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/pecan-waffles-with-roasted-pecan-and-banana-syrup-326254 (may not work)