Yeast Raised Christmas 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 dry ingredients.

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 638 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 2 ½ cups sifted all-purpose flour
• 4 egg whites
• 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
• 4 egg yolks
• ½ cup melted butter
• 2 cups warm milk (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes.

Step 2

In a large bowl, mix the flour, salt, and sugar. Beat the egg yolks into the yeast mixture, and mix into the dry ingredients. Stir in the vanilla extract and melted butter.

Step 3

In a large glass or metal bowl, whip egg whites until stiff peaks form. Carefully fold into the waffle batter. Let stand in a warm place about 45 minutes, or until doubled in size.

Step 4

Preheat a Belgian-style waffle iron, and coat with cooking spray. Place 3/4 to 1 cup of batter onto the hot iron; close the lid. Cook until the steaming subsides and the waffle is golden brown.