Pumpkin Pecan Waffles

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups sifted cake flour
• 4 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 3 eggs, separated
• 1 3/4 cups milk
• 1/2 cup solid pack pumpkin
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 1 cup chopped pecans

Instructions

1. Heat waffle iron.
2. In a large bowl, sift together dry ingredients.
3. In a medium bowl, beat egg yolks. Add milk, pumpkin and butter and mix well. Add to dry ingredients, mixing until thoroughly blended. Stir in nuts.
4. Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Fold into batter. Pour 1 cup batter onto hot, lightly oiled waffle iron. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes, or until golden brown.
5. Repeat until all batter is used.