Buttermilk Waffles with Buttermilk Syrup

I have been hearing about this syrup for years from friends and on the web.  I finally decided to give it a try and it is very good.  The waffles, likewise, were very good.  The perfect level of crispness for me.

2 C. Flour
2 C. Buttermilk
2 Eggs, separated
1 tsp. Salt
1 tsp. Baking Powder
1 tsp. Baking Soda
1/2 C. Butter, melted

Separate egg yolks and whites into two bowls.  Combine yolks and buttermilk and whisk together.  Add dry ingredients and blend well.  Add melted butter and mix with a spatula until combined.  Using an electric mixer, whip egg whites until soft peaks form.  Fold into batter.

Syrup
1/2 C. Butter, melted
1/2 C. Buttermilk
3/4 C. Sugar
1 tsp. Baking Soda
1 tsp. Vanilla

Combine butter, buttermilk and sugar in a small sauce pan.  Boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly.  Remove from heat and add baking soda and vanilla.  It will foam up quite a bit.  Give it a stir every few minutes until the foam goes down a bit.  Serve over hot waffles, pancakes or french toast.