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Yeast Waffles

Light and crispy with a tender, custardy interior, these Yeast Waffles have rich, buttery flavor. Enjoy an easy breakfast anytime with minimal morning prep, as these overnight waffles are prepared in advance!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Additional Time
8 mins
Total Time
32 mins
Servings: 6 waffles
Calories: 455 kcal
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 cups milk - I use 1%
  • 2¼ teaspoons active dry yeast equal to one ¼-ounce package
  • ½ cup warm water - about 110° F or approximately "the warmth of a baby's bottle"
  • ½ cup unsalted butter gently melted
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda

Instructions

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  1. Add the warm water to a large bowl and then sprinkle the yeast over the top as evenly as you can. Let stand for a few minutes, until the yeast granules dissolve. ½
  2. Meanwhile, in a saucepan over medium heat, warm the milk until it's lukewarm, about "as warm as a baby's bottle". Remove from heat and stir in the melted butter. With your finger, test to make sure the mixture is lukewarm. If it's too hot, let it sit until it cools a bit (if it's too hot, it will kill the yeast).
  3. Stir milk/butter mixture into the dissolved yeast mixture. Then add the flour, sugar, and salt, and stir until combined. It will not be completely smooth - small lumps are just fine.
  4. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and let stand at room temperature overnight. The batter will bubble and rise, increasing in size.
  5. The following morning, with a large whisk, beat the eggs, vanilla, and baking soda into the batter until completely combined.
  6. Preheat waffle iron to desired temperature - my family prefers a medium-high setting. When the waffle maker shows "ready", let it heat for 2 more minutes. Lightly brush the waffle plates with melted butter or give the plates a quick spritz of non-stick spray, then close the waffle maker for a few seconds to heat up again. Pour batter onto hot waffle plates - for our 8" round waffles, we use a scant 3/4 cup of batter per waffle. Then shut the waffle maker lid (some batter will probably spill out) and let the waffle bake. You should see steam coming out of the waffle maker - let the waffle maker do its magic, no peeking! Our family has various preferences for doneness, so I bake the waffles between 3 and 4 minutes, depending on the person.

Notes

  • a farmgirl’s dabbles

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 Calories 455kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 57g (19%) Protein 12g (24%) Fat 19g (29%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Polyunsaturated Fat 7g Cholesterol 109mg (36%) Sodium 382mg (16%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 9g (18%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6waffles

Amount Per Serving

Calories 455

% Daily Value*

Serving 1
Calories 455kcal 23%
Carbohydrates 57g 19%
Protein 12g 24%
Fat 19g 29%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7g 41%
Cholesterol 109mg 36%
Sodium 382mg 16%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 9g 18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.