Mix the dry ingredients together.

Add the egg yolks and vanilla extract to the butter milk and blend well. Add the melted butter and blend well.

Add the dry ingredients to the wet, a half cup at a time and mix together.

Beat the egg whites until fluffy and then fold into the batter.

Bake in a waffle iron until golden.

For variety, you can add fruits such as blueberries, strawberries, or chopped apples to the batter before cooking or over the top after.

Serves 4-6 people.