Raised Waffles Recipe
These 5-star waffles are made with yeast, making them more flavorful and lighter than the average waffle. Plan to make the batter the night before.
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- Serves: 4 persons
Ingredients
- ½cup warm water, about 100 F to 105 F
- 1package active dry yeast, about 2 1/4 teaspoons
- 2cups milk, warm
- ½cup melted butter, slightly cooled
- 1teaspoon salt
- 1teaspoon granulated sugar
- 2cups all-purpose flour
- 2large eggs, slightly beaten
- ¼teaspoon baking soda
Instructions
Step 1
Pour the warm water into a large mixing bowl and sprinkle with the active dry yeast. Let the yeast mixture stand for about 5 minutes until the yeast has dissolved.Step 2
To the yeast mixture add the warm milk, melted butter, salt, sugar, and flour; whisk until the batter is well-blended and smooth. Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and let stand overnight at room temperature.Step 3
Just before cooking the waffles, add the eggs and beat until well blended. Add the baking soda, and stir until well mixed - the batter will be thin.Step 4
Pour batter into sections of a very hot waffle iron.Step 5
Cook the waffles until they are golden brown.Step 6
Store leftover waffles in the refrigerator or freezer. Tips Leftover Waffles Let the waffles cool completely; put them in a zip-close food storage bag and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To freeze, wrap in foil and seal in a freezer bag for up to 3 months.