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Yeasted Waffles
This overnight Yeasted Waffles recipe creates the perfect crunchiness on the outside and a light and soft texture in the middle. The batter is made the night before for quick breakfast; great for busy mornings, holidays, or entertaining!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Refrigerate Overnight
8 hrs
Total Time
8 hrs 20 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 442 kcal
Course:
Breakfast , Brunch
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups milk (whole or 2% preferred)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter , cut into pieces
- 1 Tablespoon granulated sugar
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 package instant yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons)
- 2 large eggs , separated
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Add milk and butter to a large microwave safe bowl (or pot on the stove) and warm until butter has melted. Allow to cool until lukewarm.
- Add flour, salt, sugar and yeast to a mixing bowl and stir to combine. Gradually whisk in milk mixture.
- Cover bowl and refrigerate batter overnight (6 to 24 hours).
- Preheat waffle iron. Separate egg yolks and whites. Mix the yolks, baking soda and vanilla and add to batter. Beat the whites until stiff peaks, then fold into the batter.
- Spoon batter into greased waffle iron. Cook until golden and crisp.
- Serve waffles immediately or keep warm in a 200-degree oven until ready to serve.
- Serve with homemade syrup, whipped cream, and fresh berries
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Notes
- Store cooked waffles in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat in 250 degrees F oven, or in the toaster or air fryer.
- To Freeze: yeasted waffles may be frozen in a freezer safe bag or container for up to 2 months. Reheat in 250 degrees F oven for about 10 minutes.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
442kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
51g
(17%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
115mg
(38%)
Sodium
499mg
(21%)
Potassium
254mg
(7%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
729IU
(15%)
Vitamin C
0.003mg
(0%)
Calcium
148mg
(15%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 442
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 442kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 51g | 17% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 115mg | 38% |
| Sodium | 499mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 254mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 729IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 0.003mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 148mg | 15% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.