Belgian Style Yeast Waffles

Who doesn't love fresh waffles in the morning? I recently bought a waffle iron during the black friday sales and have been whipping up waffles pretty frequently. I've always gone to my usual Waffle of Insane Greatness recipe, but I also heard yeasted waffles are also delicious. Since it's Christmas Eve, I decided to start our morning off with some yeasted waffles and they were absolutely delicious! Definitely a keeper for us.

Belgian Style Yeast Waffles

(Source: King Arthur Flour)

1 1/2 cups lukewarm milk

6 tablespoons butter, melted

2 to 3 tablespoons maple syrup (I used 3 tablespoons)

3/4 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 large eggs

2 cups All-Purpose Flour

1 1/2 teaspoons instant yeast

Combine all of the ingredients in a large bowl, leaving room for expansion; the mixture will bubble and grow. Stir to combine; it's OK if the mixture isn't perfectly smooth. Cover with plastic wrap, and let rest at room temperature for 1 hour; the mixture will begin to bubble. You can cook the waffles at this point, or refrigerate the batter overnight to cook waffles the next day. Preheat your waffle iron. Spray with non-stick vegetable oil spray, and pour 2/3 to 3/4 cup batter (or the amount recommended by the manufacturer) onto the center of the iron. Close the lid and bake for the recommended amount of time, until the waffle is golden brown. It takes us 5 to 6 minutes, using our 7" Belgian-style (deep-pocket) waffle iron. Serve immediately, or keep warm in a 200°F oven. Serve with berries and whipped cream, if desired.