Blue Corn Waffles

1 1/2 c Blue corn as used for

-Tortillas 3/4 c All-purpose flour

1 tb Sugar

2 ts Baking powder

1/2 ts Baking soda

1/2 ts Salt

1 1/2 c Buttermilk

2 lg Eggs, separated

6 tb Melted butter or margarine

-Butter Maple syrup In a bowl,mix cornmeal,flour,sugar,baking powder,soda and salt. In another bowl,mix butter with egg yolks and 1/4 cup of melted butter.Pour liquids into dry mixture,stirring to moisten well.Whip egg whites until they hold stiff peaks;fold into batter.Bake in a preheated waffle iron set on medium high heat or in an electric one set at medium high (375 degrees).Brush grids with melted butter; half fill with batter,spreading slightly.Close iron;bake until waffle is golden brown,5 to 6 minutes.Serve hot with butter and syrup.Makes about 4 waffles.