Pumpkin Waffles & Buttermilk Syrup

Pumpkin Waffles

2 c flour

2 Tbs. baking powder

1 Tbs. Cinnamon

1 Tbs. Sugar

½ tsp. nutmeg

¼ tsp. salt

4 eggs separated (save whites)

1 ½ c milk

1 c pumpkin

¾ c margarine

1 Tbs. Vanilla

Separate 4 eggs and set whites aside.  Beat yolks slightly and then add milk, pumpkin, margarine and vanilla, stir.  Add flour and remaining spices.  Beat egg whites to stiff peaks and then fold into pumpkin mixture.  Cook in waffle iron and top with Buttermilk Syrup (recipe follows)

Buttermilk Syrup

1 stick butter

1 cup sugar

½ c buttermilk

1 tsp. karo syrup

1 tsp. baking soda

1 tsp. vanilla

Bring butter, sugar, buttermilk & syrup to a boil.  Add baking soda and vanilla, syrup will foam.  Serve while hot.

*I rarely have buttermilk on hand, so I make my own.  ½ c milk & 1 ½ tsp. vinegar.  Mix together and let sit for a few minutes.