And I haven’t even mentioned the best part. This instant waffle recipe is just that – instant – with a little planning ahead. But I promise the extra effort is well worth it. This recipe has been adapted from Cook’s Illustrated Magazine‘s Overnight Yeasted Waffles recipe with minor changes.
The batter is made in advance: Come morning time, all you have to do is heat up the waffle iron and let it do its magic. You can thank yourself later for doing all that prep during the previous night.Crispier and lighter: These are the lightest, fluffiest waffles I have ever made.Serve it any way you like: Top them off with blueberry puree, maple whipped cream, maple syrup, butter, jam, and fresh fruit – the options are endless.Freezes beautifully: Leftovers can be frozen and enjoyed any time the craving strikes. They are so easy to warm in the toaster.
Gather together milk, butter, all-purpose flour, granulated sugar (coconut sugar), rapid rise yeast, kosher salt, large eggs, and vanilla extract.
Blueberry PureeNo Butter Chocolate FrostingBlueberry SauceYogurt Fruit DipBanana Rum Topping Real Maple SyrupButterMaple Whipped CreamCoconut Whipped CreamFresh Berries or Seasonal Fruit
How to Serve
Belgian waffles with yeast are one of those recipes that can be served in both casual and elegant fashion. Some of my favorite ways to serve include:
Weekend Breakfast: Wake everyone up to the fresh scent of homestyle, buttery waffles. They are that bounce-out-of-bed and get the whole family awake on a Saturday morning kind of breakfast recipe. I like to enjoy them with a fresh cup of coffee.Sunday Brunch: Make it an elegant meal and serve these waffles with goat cheese quiche and Blood Orange Mimosas to wash it all down.Dessert: Top warm waffles with generous scoops of vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, chocolate sauce, and fresh strawberries.
Fridge: Store leftover waffles between layers of parchment paper in a plastic storage bag or airtight container for up to 4 days.Freezer: Store between layers of parchment paper in a plastic freezer bag or freezer-safe container for up to 2 months.Reheat: Reheat in the toaster or toaster oven set to the lowest setting. To reheat a large batch, set the waffles on a wire rack set inside a baking sheet, cover with foil, and warm through in a 350-degree F oven for 5-10 minutes. Add 2-3 minutes to the baking time if reheating from frozen.
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