Ingredients
2 1/2 cups cake flour
4 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
2 tsp ground cinnamon
3 eggs, separated
1 3/4 cups milk
1/2 cup solid packed pumpkin
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 cup chopped pecans
Directions
Heat waffle iron.
In a large bowl, sift together dry ingredients.
In a medium bowl, beat egg yolks. Add milk, pumpkin, and butter and mix well. Add dry ingredients, mixing until thoroughly blended. Stir in nuts.
Beat egg whites to stiff peaks. Fold into batter. Pour 1 cup batter onto hot, lightly oiled waffle iron. Add a tablespoon or two of chopped pecans to the top of the batter before closing the waffle iron. Cook 3 to 5 minutes, or until golden brown.
