Gingerbread Waffles

3 eggs, separated, or ¾ cup egg substitute
1 cup milk (skim is fine)
½ cup dark molasses
½ cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 ¾ cup flour
4 tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt (optional)
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp ginger
¼ tsp cloves
1 stick butter (or margarine), melted

Beat egg yolks with whisk and add milk, molasses, and brown sugar. In a separate bowl sift flour, baking powder, and spices. Add liquid ingredients to dry along with melted butter. Beat egg whites (if using) until they form stiff peaks and fold into batter. Bake in a hot waffle iron. Serve with butter and powdered sugar. Makes 5 servings.