Almost Famous Pecan Waffles – Five Little Chefs

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup pecans
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 large egg
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled, plus more for brushing and topping
• 1/4 cup vegetable shortening, melted and cooled
• Maple syrup, for topping