Gingerbread Waffles

makes 8-10 waffles

2 c flour

1/2 tsp baking soda

2 1/2 tsp baking powder

3/4 tsp salt

1/4 c sugar

1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

1 tsp ground ginger

1/2 tsp ground cardamom

1/4 tsp ground cloves

1 1/2 c buttermilk (or DIY clabbered milk )

4 Tbsp butter, melted and cooled

2 eggs

3 Tbsp unsulfered molasses

1/2 tsp vanilla

1. Heat waffle iron. In the meantime, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, sugar and spices. Set aside.

2. In a separate bowl, whisk together buttermilk, butter, eggs, molasses and vanilla.

3. Add wet ingredients to dry, whisking until smooth.

4. Coat waffle iron with cooking spray. Pour batter into waffle iron and cook as per instructions (it's usually called for to fill the waffle well about 3/4′s full). Close and cook until waffle is golden and cooked through.