Buttermilk Oatmeal Waffles

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
• 3 tablespoons white sugar
• 2 tablespoons baking powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 4 eggs, separated
• 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
• 1 cup milk
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Directions

Preheat a waffle iron according to manufacturer's instructions. Mix flour, oats, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.

Beat egg yolks in another bowl, reserving egg whites in a third bowl. Add buttermilk, milk, and melted butter to egg yolks; beat until well mixed. Pour buttermilk mixture into flour mixture; beat until batter is blended.

Beat egg whites and vanilla extract in a glass or metal bowl until soft peaks form. Fold half the egg whites into the buttermilk batter until egg whites are incorporated; repeat with remaining half.

Ladle batter into preheated waffle iron. Cook until waffles are golden and crisp, about 5 minutes. Transfer waffle to a paper towel-lined plate to prevent sogginess and repeat with remaining batter.