Pecan Waffles With Roasted Pecan and Banana Syrup

• 1 12 cups flour
• 13 cup ground pecans
• 13 sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 14 teaspoon salt
• 2 egg yolks
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 34 cups milk
• 12 cup melted butter, plus
• 2 tablespoons melted butter
• 2 egg whites
• 1 cup pecan pieces
• 2 whole bananas, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch slices
• 2 12 cups maple syrup

1. In a mixing bowl combine flour, pecans, sugar, baking powder and salt.
2. In another bowl beat the egg yolks and vanilla slightly.
3. Beat the milk and 1/2 cup melted butter into the egg mixture.
4. Fold the flour mixture into the egg mixture.
5. Stir until combined yet still slightly lumpy.
6. In a small bowl beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
7. Gently fold beaten egg whites into batter, leaving little fluffs of egg whites.
8. Pour 1 cup batter onto grids of a preheated, lightly greased waffle iron.
9. Close lid quickly: do not open during baking.
10. Bake according to the manufacturer's directions for the waffle iron.
11. In a saute pan, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons butter.
12. Add the pecan pieces and saute until golden, about 2 to 3 minutes.
13. Add the banana slices and syrup and bring the liquid to a simmer.

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Taken from www.food.com/recipe/pecan-waffles-with-roasted-pecan-and-banana-syrup-109991 (may not work)