Method

For the Waffles:

• Sift the flour, baking powder and salt together. Then add the sugar.
• Whisk the eggs, buttermilk and melted butter together.
• Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and beat until the batter is smooth, thick and free of lumps. Let the batter stand for about 30 minutes.
• Heat the waffle iron and spray it well with cooking spray.
• Pour enough batter onto the hot waffle iron to cover the base. Close the lid and cook for a few minutes until the waffles are cooked through and golden brown.



For the Savoury Topping:

• While the waffles are cooking, heat a frying pan over medium heat.Add the ham slices to the pan and cook until heated through and lightly browned.
• Remove the ham from the pan and set aside.
• In the same pan, add the tomato slices with salt and pepper to taste, and cook for a few minutes on each side until softened.
• Smear some cream cheese on the warm waffle, the stack the ham and tomatoes on top.
• Garnish with parsley or chives.