Viennese yogurt waffles with homemade strawberry sauce

Ingredients:

Waffles

• 3 large eggs, separate the whites from the yolks
• A pinch of cream of tartar
• 1 cup of plain natural yogurt or 10% sour cream
• 0.5 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 tbsp butter + 1 tbsp melted butter
• 1 cup premium flour
• 3 tbsp. l. brown sugar
• 0.5 tsp coarse salt
• 1 teaspoon of baking soda
• 1/4 tsp baking powder
• 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon

Strawberry sauce

• 1 liter strawberries, hulled and thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup water
• Juice and zest of 1 lemon
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• Powdered sugar for sprinkling

Preparation:

1. Beat the egg whites with cream of tartar using a mixer until stiff peaks form. In a bowl, combine the egg yolks, yogurt, vanilla, and 2 tablespoons of melted butter. In a large bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, salt, baking soda, baking powder, and cinnamon. Fold into the wet mixture and knead until smooth. Gently fold the egg whites into the batter.
2. Grease a waffle iron with a little melted butter and preheat according to the manufacturer's instructions.
3. Place batter in waffle iron and cook until golden brown, about 3 1/2 to 5 minutes.
   
   Homemade strawberry sauce:
   In a small saucepan, combine strawberries, sugar, water, lemon zest, lemon juice, and cornstarch. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and stir gently until the sauce thickens slightly. Serve the waffles with powdered sugar and strawberry sauce.