Recipe: Yeast Raised Waffles

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From: KellyWA

Yeast Raised Waffles
Makes 4 Belgium-sized waffles

"Raised yeast waffles are the perfect breakfast treat! You may substitute buttermilk for lukewarm milk, but you must add 1 teaspoon of baking soda to the mixture for the buttermilk. You may also use buttermilk powder for the waffles. Just add 12 tablespoons of the buttermilk powder and a teaspoon of baking soda to the waffle mix. "

1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
2 cups warm milk (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
4 eggs, separated
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon white sugar
1/2 cup melted butter

Warm the milk in a glass bowl and sprinkle the yeast over the warm milk. Stir to dissolve.

Beat egg yolks and add to yeast mixture with vanilla. Sift together flour, salt and sugar (and baking soda if you are using butter milk.) Add to liquid ingredients. When the melted butter has cooled slightly, add and stir to combine thoroughly.

Beat the egg whites until stiff and carefully fold into the batter. Let mixture stand in a warm place about 45 minutes or until mixture doubles in size. Use 3/4 to 1 cup mix per waffle.