Waffles-Overnight

By stancec44

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Ingredients

• 1/2 teaspoon instant yeast
• 2 cups flour
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups milk
• 8 tablespoons (1 stick) butter, melted and cooled
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, optional
• 2 eggs, separated
• Butter and maple syrup, for serving

Preparation

Step 1

The night before, whisk together yeast, flour, sugar and salt in a large bowl. Stir in the milk, then the butter, then the vanilla extract; the batter will be loose. Cover with plastic wrap and set aside overnight at room temperature.

When ready to bake, heat waffle iron. In a small bowl, whisk egg yolks, then stir them into the batter.

In a bowl of an electric mixer on medium-high speed, beat egg whites until they hold soft peaks. Gently stir beaten egg whites into the batter.

Cook waffles, one at a time, following directions of the waffle maker manufacturer, baking until waffles are crisp and brown outside and soft inside. Serve immediately with butter and syrup.