Williams Sonoma Raised Yeasted Waffles Recipes

OVERNIGHT WAFFLES

Steps:

• The night before you want to serve the waffles, combine the flour, sugar, yeast, and salt in a large bowl. Stir in the milk, then the melted butter and the vanilla if you're using it, until just combined. Cover with plastic wrap and set aside overnight at room temperature. (Of course you can do this in the morning if you want waffles for supper.)
• When you're ready to bake, brush the waffle iron lightly with oil and heat it. Stir the egg yolks into the batter. Beat the whites until they hold soft peaks, then fold them gently into the batter until it's relatively smooth.
• Spread a ladleful or so of batter onto the waffle iron and bake until the waffle is done, usually 3 to 5 minutes, depending on your iron. Serve immediately or keep warm for a few minutes in a 200°F oven. If you're making them ahead, store at room temperature in an airtight container and warm them in a 300°F oven for about 5 minutes just before serving; or freeze them in single layers, separated by sheets of parchment, and reheat in a 350°F oven for 8 to 10 minutes.
• Variation:
• Whole Grain Overnight Waffles: Replace some or all of the all-purpose flour with any whole grain flour (whole wheat, oat, quinoa, kamut, or fine cornmeal, for instance) or combination of flours.

OVERNIGHT YEAST WAFFLES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add sugar; let stand for 5 minutes. Add the milk, butter and eggs; mix well. Combine flour and salt; stir into milk mixture. Cover and refrigerate overnight. , Stir batter; add baking soda and stir well. Bake waffles in a preheated waffle iron according to manufacturer's directions until golden brown.

WILLIAMS-SONOMA RAISED (YEASTED) WAFFLES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, dissolve yeast and granulated sugar in warm water and let stand until foamy, about 5 minutes.
• In a saucepan over low heat, combine the milk and butter and heat to lukewarm (about 115 F/46 C).
• In a small bowl, whisk together flour, brown sugar, and salt.
• Stir warm milk mixture into the dissolved yeast. Add flour mixture and stir until blended. Cover the bowl and refrigerate overnight. The batter will thicken slightly.
• To cook waffles, preheat waffle iron for 5 minutes, then brush with oil. Stirr egg and baking soda into the chilled batter until blended. Following manufacturer's directions, ladle batter for 1 waffle into the center of the waffle iron (usually 1/2 cup). Spread with a small spatula to fill any holes. Close waffle iron and cook until steam stops escaping from the sides and top opens easily, or according to manufacturer's directions, 4-5 minutes. The waffle shoudl be browned and crisp.
• Repeat with remaining oil and batter. Transfer waffles to warmed patter and serve at once with desired toppings.