Instructions

• Preheat the waffle iron.
• Sift together the flour, sugar, poppy seeds, baking powder, lemon zest, and salt into a medium bowl.
• In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, egg yolks, and vanilla extract.
• Pour the milk mixture into the flour mixture and stir gently until halfway combined. Pour in the melted butter and gently mix to combine.
• In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites with a mixer on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form (about 2 minutes). Gently fold the beaten egg whites into the batter, stopping when there are still a few white streaks.
• Lightly coat the waffle iron with cooking spray. Working in batches, scoop the batter into the waffle iron and cook according to the manufacturer’s instructions until crisp.