Ingredients
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2 eggs, separated
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¼ cup white sugar
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1 teaspoon vanilla sugar
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¼ cup water
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3 tablespoons butter, melted
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1 cup buttermilk
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1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
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¼ teaspoon ground cardamom
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1 pinch salt
Directions
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Place egg yolks into a large mixing bowl with white sugar; beat until light and frothy. Mix in vanilla sugar and water until evenly combined; stir in 1/2 of the melted butter, 1/2 of the buttermilk, and 1/2 of the flour. When mixture is smooth, mix in remaining butter, buttermilk, flour, cardamom, and salt; beat again until smooth.
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In a separate bowl, beat egg whites with an electric mixer until they form stiff peaks; gently fold egg whites into batter, incorporating as much volume as possible.
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Preheat a waffle iron according to the manufacturer's directions.
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Spoon about 1/3 cup of batter into the preheated waffle iron, close the lid, and cook until the waffle is golden brown, about 5 minutes. Remove waffle to a plate. If using a heart-shaped iron, break the waffle into individual hearts to serve. Repeat with remaining batter.
Cook's Note:
Almost all Scandinavian specialty shops carry both vanilla sugar and nonstick heart-shaped waffle irons. If vanilla sugar is not available, vanilla extract may be substituted.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 288 | Calories |
| 10g | Fat |
| 42g | Carbs |
| 8g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 5 | |
| Calories 288 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 10g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat 5g | 27% |
| Cholesterol 95mg | 32% |
| Sodium 130mg | 6% |
| Total Carbohydrate 42g | 15% |
| Dietary Fiber 1g | 4% |
| Total Sugars 13g | |
| Protein 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin C 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium 76mg | 6% |
| Iron 2mg | 12% |
| Potassium 144mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
