8 egg yolks 1 1/2 cup buttermilk 6 tablespoons butter 1/2 cup confectioner's sugar 2 cups flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt zest and juice of 1/2 lemon fresh fruit, honey, maple syrup, or whipped cream for serving
In a medium bowl, combine egg yolks and buttermilk.
Mix well.
Place butter in large bowl. Microwave for 15 seconds. (You may do this in small bowl and then transfer butter into large bowl to whip.)
Whip butter until creamy.
Add confectioner's sugar.
Whip until smooth.
Add egg mixture.
Whip until smooth.
Add flour.
Add baking soda.
Add salt.
Mix to combine all ingredients (do not overmix).
Add lemon zest.
Add lemon juice.
Stir gently.
Heat waffle iron. Spray it with little cooking spray. Spoon batter onto waffle iron (amount varies according to waffle irons, so refer to its instructions). Spread evenly with spoon. Bake according to waffle iron manufacturer's directions until golden brown.
Serve with fresh fruit or berries, whipped cream, honey, maple syrup, or just dust with confectioner's sugar.