Ingredients

• 1 cup cake flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, freshly grated
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 2 lemons, juice and zest of
• 3 large eggs, separated
• 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/2 cup light corn syrup
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 lb berries (fresh or frozen-raspberry is my favorite)

Instructions

1. Combine flour, salt, baking powder, and nutmeg in a bowl; make well in center; set aside.

2. In another bowl, combine buttermilk, lemon zest and juice, blend well.

3. Add egg yolks to buttermilk mixture and mix until well incorporated.

4. In a clean bowl (free of any grease) beat egg whites at low speed until they begin to froth.

5. Add cream of tartar and beat at high speed until glossy, stiff peaks form; set aside.

6. Add buttermilk mixture to well in flour mixture and whisk until no large lumps remain.

7. Gently fold 1/2 of egg whites into batter, then fold in remaining egg whites (batter will be streaked with egg whites).

8. Bake waffles on preheated waffles iron to a rich golden brown.

9. Serve immediately topped with warm berry syrup.

10. Berry Syrup:.

11. Bring water and corn syrup to a boil in a saucepan over medium heat.

12. Add sugar and stir to dissolve.

13. Add berries.

14. Lower heat to low and cook gently for about 30 minutes.

15. Serve warm.