Yeasted Waffles
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With their complex flavor and crisp texture, yeasted waffles are the ultimate waffles. Mix up the batter the night before, let it rise overnight, and cook to perfection in the morning.
Yeasted waffles are the gold standard when it comes to waffles. They are crispy on the outside, creamy on the inside, and they have a subtle tang that pairs perfectly with your favorite sweet toppings. What’s more, unlike other waffles that can quickly become soggy, they retain their crispness no matter how much syrup you pour over them.
If you’re intimidated by yeast, don’t be! Making yeasted waffles is actually very easy. Simply mix the ingredients together and let the batter rise in the refrigerator overnight. In the morning, heat your waffle maker and within minutes you’ll have a stack of crisp, golden-brown waffles ready to be enjoyed. Serve the waffles with classic toppings like butter, maple syrup, blueberry maple syrup, fresh fruit, or whipped cream, or even savory toppings like buttermilk fried chicken tenders.
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“These are the BEST waffles in the world! I love being able to make the batter the night before and have it ready to go the next morning whenever the family is ready.”
What You’ll Need To Make Yeasted Waffles
Step-by-Step Instructions
Melt the butter in small saucepan over medium-low heat.
Add the milk and heat until warm to the touch, a few minutes. Set aside.
Whisk the flour, sugar, salt and yeast in a large bowl to combine.
Gradually whisk the warm milk/butter mixture into the flour mixture.
Whisk until batter is smooth.
In a small bowl, combine the eggs and vanilla; whisk until combined.
Add the egg mixture to the batter.
Mix until incorporated.
Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula, cover the bowl with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 12 or up to 24 hours.
Heat the waffle iron according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Remove the waffle batter from the refrigerator (it will be foamy and doubled in size).
Whisk to recombine (the batter will deflate).
Spray the waffle iron with non-stick cooking spray and cook according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Serve the waffles hot off the iron. Or, if you’d rather hold the waffles and serve them all at once, place them on a wire rack set above a baking sheet, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and place the baking sheet in preheated 200°F-oven.
When the final waffle is in the iron, remove the towel to allow the waffles to crisp for a few minutes. Alternatively, you can hold the waffles on a wire rack and reheat them gently in a toaster oven as you need them.
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Yeasted Waffles
With their complex flavor and crisp texture, yeasted waffles are the ultimate waffles. Mix up the batter the night before, let it rise overnight, and cook to perfection in the morning.
Ingredients
- 1¾ cups milk
- 1 stick (½ cup) unsalted butter, cut into 8 pieces
- 2 cups all-purpose flour, spooned into measuring cup and leveled-off
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1½ teaspoons instant/rapid-rise yeast (see note)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Melt the butter in small saucepan over medium-low heat; add the milk and heat until warm to the touch, a few minutes. Set aside.
- Whisk the flour, sugar, salt and yeast in a large bowl to combine. Gradually whisk the warm milk/butter mixture into the flour mixture, and continue whisking until batter is smooth. In a small bowl, whisk eggs and vanilla until combined, then add the egg mixture to the batter and whisk until incorporated. Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula, cover the bowl with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 12 or up to 24 hours.
- Heat the waffle iron according to the manufacturer's instructions. Remove the waffle batter from the refrigerator (it will be foamy and doubled in size) and whisk to recombine (the batter will deflate). Spray the waffle iron with non-stick cooking spray and cook according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Serve the waffles hot off the iron.
- Note: Active dry yeast may be used instead of instant/rapid-rise yeast, however, the dough will take longer to rise. To give active dry yeast a boost, you can add it to the warm milk and butter, let it sit until frothy, about 10 minutes, and then proceed with the recipe.
- Note: If you'd rather hold the waffles and serve them all at once, place them on a wire rack set above a baking sheet, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and place the baking sheet in preheated 200 degree oven. When the final waffle is in the iron, remove the towel to allow the waffles to crisp for a few minutes. Alternatively, you can hold the waffles on a wire rack and reheat them gently in a toaster oven as you need them.
Nutrition Information
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- Per serving (6 servings)
- Serving size: 2 waffles
- Calories: 367
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated fat: 12 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Sugar: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Sodium: 354 mg
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
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Hi Jen! My kids absolutely love this recipe! Is there any way to prepare this batter so that it does not need to be refrigerated overnight? Can I leave the batter on the counter to let it rise instead for an hour or so or it doesn’t work this way?
Thank you, Adina
Hi Adina, I think it would work; the texture should be fine, but they may taste a bit less “yeasty.” Please LMK how they turn out with the shorter refrigeration!
Super crisp and love that batter is made night before. So yummy.
My kids weren’t too much of a fan of the yeasty flavor in it. Initially was a bit strong. So my kids were actually not a fan even though they came out looking beautifully.
I made these and really liked them, but I think I’d prefer a slightly sweeter version (I’m a sugar lover)…would it mess up the recipe to add a bit more sugar?
Sure, but you don’t need much; I’d suggest 1 – 2 Tbsp. at the most.
I was thinking of pitching my waffle maker because I just wasn’t happy with the consistency of my waffles. I decided to give your recipe a try and AT LAST A MARVELOUS WAFFLE!! Your recipe is so delicious! It’s light, crunchy and with fresh sweet peaches or strawberries the sweetness is just right. Thank you for sharing. I’m keeping my waffle maker and only making your recipe!
Love! ❤️ husband said “best muffins you’ve made”. I made a batch twice in one week!!
This is my favorite waffle recipe! The yeast flavor is amazing and I usually add a little bit of cinnamon to add extra flavor. I have done it with fresh blueberries as well and it worked just perfectly.
The only downside is that you have to make it the night before and wait – since this is my go to recipe, the waiting part is unbearable, I want to eat it right away.
Thank you for sharing it Jenn!
Do these freeze well? I would like to make a large batch of them for Thanksgiving breakfast and just reheat them in the oven in the morning.
I would think they would. (I haven’t frozen them, but another reader commented that she did with good results.) Hope you enjoy!
Never thought to put the yeast in the waffles! Mine always turn out soggy from the maple syrup too. Of course when I made these i added the mini choc chip morsels on top right before i close the waffle maker to have melted chocolate goodness added in.
Can I use salted butter instead of unsalted butter for this waffle recipe?
Yes Nancy, You could do that. Most salted butter has approximately 1/4 tsp. salt per stick, so I would reduce the salt in the recipe as needed.
Can fat free milk be used in this recipe?
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Sure Dease, that would be fine.