Yeast Waffles

These make a tasty change from regular old waffles leavened with baking powder and/or soda. They are especially good if you happen to have some sourdough starter in the fridge, though the original recipe did not call for it. Time does not include rising time.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 3-4
• Yields: 3-4 waffles

Ingredients

• 2 1⁄4 cups flour
• 3  tablespoons sugar
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1 (1/4ounce) package fast-rising active dry yeast
• 1 (1/4ounce) package  outdated old  yeast, for flavor, dissolved in the warm milk (optional)
• 2  cups  warm milk (105-115 deg F)
• 3  large eggs, lightly beaten
• 1⁄3 cup butter or 1⁄3 cup margarine, melted and cooled
• 2  teaspoons vanilla extract

Directions

1. Option: Replace 1/2 cup flour and 1/2 cup milk with 1 cup of proofed sourdough starter.
2. In a large bowl combine all ingredients in the order listed, and mix until just blended.
3. Cover, and let rise in a warm, draft free place until doubled in bulk (or cover and refrigerate overnight, returning to room temperature before using).
4. Stir down batter.
5. Bake in a hot waffle iron until steaming stops and waffles are a golden brown.
6. Serve as desired with butter, syrup, and/or jam, as desired.