Good Night Waffles
Most of the mixing for these waffles is done the night before. In the morning, just mix in the eggs, vanilla extract and a pinch of baking soda while the waffle maker is heating. Leftover batter may be covered and kept in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Heat your waffle maker in the morning, stir the batter and have a freshly baked waffle for breakfast.
Makes 6 waffles
½cup lukewarm (105°F) water
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
2¼ teaspoons active dry yeast (1 yeast packet)
2 cups whole milk, warmed (about 105°F)
½cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
1teaspoon salt
2cups
2large eggs, lightly beaten
2teaspoons vanilla extract ¼ teaspoon baking soda
The night before, or at least 8 hours before baking, combine the warm water, granulated sugar and yeast. Let stand 10 minutes, until foamy. Stir in the warm milk, melted butter and salt. Beat in the flour until smooth; (this may be done using a hand mixer on low speed).
Wrap bowl tightly with plastic wrap and let stand overnight (or for 8 hours) on the countertop; do not refrigerate.
When ready to bake, preheat your Waring Pro® Professional Belgian Waffle Maker on setting #4 or preferred setting* (green indicator light will be illuminated when preheated).
For best results, do not open waffle maker during cook- ing process. Doing so will offset the timing mechanism.
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