Ingredients
1 cup all-purpose flour1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon ground ginger3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon ground cloves1/3 cup packed brown sugar1 large egg, separated, room temperature3/4 cup buttermilk1/4 cup molasses3 tablespoons butter, melted1/8 teaspoon cream of tartarConfectioners’ sugar, optional
Preparation
In a large bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients. In a small bowl, beat the brown sugar and egg yolk until fluffy; add the buttermilk, molasses and butter. Stir into dry ingredients just until combined.
In another small bowl, beat the egg white and cream of tartar until stiff peaks form. Gently fold into batter. Quickly spoon onto a preheated waffle maker. Bake according to manufacturer’s directions until golden brown. Sprinkle with confectioners’ sugar if desired.
