Raised Waffles

The batter for these yeast-raised waffles will keep well for several days in the refrigerator. A great make-ahead recipe.

Recipe Ingredients:

1/2 cups warm water
1 (0.25-ounce) packet active dry yeast, or 2 1/4 teaspoons
2 cups lukewarm milk
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 large eggs
1/4 teaspoon baking soda dissolved in 2 teaspoons water

Cooking Directions:

1. In a very large mixing bowl, combine the water and yeast. Let stand to
   dissolve for 5 minutes.
2. Add the milk, butter, salt, sugar and flour to the yeast mixture and beat until smooth and blended. Cover the bowl and let stand overnight at room temperature.
3. Heat waffle iron.
4. Stir eggs and baking soda mixture into waffle batter, mixing well
5. Pour batter from cup or ladle onto center of hot waffle iron. Bake about 5 minutes or until steaming stops. Remove waffle carefully.

Makes 6 to 8 servings.