Step 1

Preheat waffle iron.

Step 2

Place flour, sugar, baking powder and salt into a large mixing bowl, stir to combine.

Step 3

Place egg whites into a medium mixing bowl, whisk continuously until stiff peaks form.

Step 4

Place buttermilk, milk, melted butter, vanilla and egg yolks into a large bowl, whisk to combine then slowly stir into dry ingredients. Once combined, fold in egg whites until just combined.

Step 5

Spoon batter into each Mickey shape filling close to top. Close lid and let cook until golden brown and crisp, about 1 1/2-2 minutes depending on the heat setting of your waffle iron. Remove hot waffles and place on cooling rack. Continue cooking waffles until all batter is used.

Step 6

To prepare buttermilk syrup, place butter, sugar and buttermilk into a small saucepan. Stir until melted and comes to a low boil. Remove from heat and stir in baking soda and vanilla. Syrup will foam up. Let sit aside and stir occasionally until foam has gone down.

Step 7

To serve, place waffles onto serving plates, top with fruit of choice and drizzle with warm buttermilk syrup.