Norwegian Waffles

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 3.5 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• 1.75 cups milk
• 3 tablespoons melted shortening
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat a waffle iron according to manufacturer's instructions.

2. 2

   Sift flour and baking powder together into a bowl.

3. 3

   Beat eggs and sugar in a separate bowl with an electric mixer until fluffy. Add milk, melted shortening, salt, and vanilla; mix until well blended. Mix in flour mixture.

4. 4

   Spoon 2/3 cup batter onto the preheated waffle iron. Close the iron and cook until waffle is golden brown and the iron stops steaming, about 5 minutes. Repeat to cook remaining waffles.