Serves 4

3/4 cup plus 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 cup plus 2 Tablespoons sugar
3 Tablespoons cocoa
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 egg, separated
1 cup buttermilk
3 Tablespoons vegetable oil

Place the egg white in a small mixing bowl and beat to stiff peaks with a hand mixer- this should take about 3 minutes or so. Set aside.

In a small mixing bowl, combine the egg yolk, buttermilk, and oil.  Mix well.

In another separate bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda and salt.  Mix well, sifting if necessary to remove lumps.   Add the dry ingredients to the buttermilk mixture and stir to combine.

Add the beaten egg whites to the bowl and gently fold into the batter until combined.

Cook in a standard waffle iron according to manufacturer’s instructions.  If necessary, place the waffles in a preheated 350ºF oven to crisp up a bit.

Make 4 16-inch waffles.

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