Heavenly Belgian Waffles

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   In a large mixing bowl stir together the flour, baking powder and malted-milk powder.

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   In a medium mixing bowl, beat the egg yolks.

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   Beat in the milk and cooking oil or shortening.

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   Add to the flour mixture all at once, stirring until blended but still slightly lumpy.

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   In a small mixer bowl beat egg whites until stiff peaks form.

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   Gently fold into the egg-flour mixture, leaving a few fluffs of egg white.

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   Do not overmix.

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   Bake waffles in Belgian waffle-maker or regular waffle-maker according to manufacturer's directions.

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   To keep waffles hot for serving, place in a single layer on a wire rack on a baking sheet in a warm oven.

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    Fruit-pecan sauce: Peel bananas, cut in half lengthwise, then cut crosswise into thirds.

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    Brush with lemon juice.

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    Halve the strawberries.

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    In a large skillet heat brown sugar and butter or margarine over medium heat until the mixture melts, stirring occasionally.

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    Add the bananas and strawberries; cook, uncovered, until bananas are heated through, turning once.

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    Stir in rum or orange juice, then the pecans.

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    Serve waffles topped with ice cream and warm fruit-pecan sauce.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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