Did you know that yesterday was National Waffle Day? Probably not. Would you believe I got up at the crack of dawn and made homemade waffles for my family for breakfast? Probably not. Well it was and I, in fact, did not, but that doesn't mean we can't celebrate the delightful waffle today, does it?

No, no it does not.

Buttermilk Waffles

Williams-Sonoma says we should enjoy these waffles on their own, topped with our favorite syrup, or transform them into a luxurious brunch dish, Waffle Napoleons with Raspberry Cream. For that recipe, we'll will need to cook heart-shaped waffles. And don't we all just have a heart-shaped waffle maker sitting around for occasions such as National Waffle Day?

You Will Need
2 eggs, separated
1 cup buttermilk
5 Tbs. unsalted butter, melted
1/4 tsp. vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking powder
3/4 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
2 Tbs. sugar

Directions
1) Preheat a waffle maker according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

2) In a large bowl, whisk the egg yolks. Whisk in the buttermilk, butter and vanilla until blended.

3) Over a sheet of waxed paper, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and sugar.

4) Add the flour mixture to the yolk mixture and whisk until smooth.In another bowl, whisk the egg whites until stiff peaks form.

5) Using a rubber spatula, fold 1/2 cup of the egg whites into the batter, then carefully fold in the remaining whites.

6) Cook the waffles according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Makes eight 4-inch waffles.