"Good Night Waffles"

Description:

Most of the mixing for these waffles is done the night before. In the morning, just mix in the eggs, vanilla extract and baking soda while the waffle maker is heating. Leftover batter may be covered and kept in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Heat your waffle maker in the morning, stir the batter and have a freshly baked waffle for breakfast.

Makes approx. 6 waffles

Ingredients:

½ cup lukewarm (105°F) water
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
2¼ teaspoons active dry yeast (one packet)
2 cups whole milk, warmed (about 105°F)
½ cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon baking soda

Directions:

The night before, or at least 8 hours before baking, combine the warm water, granulated sugar and yeast. Let stand 10 minutes, until foamy. Stir in the warm milk, melted butter and salt. Beat in the flour until smooth (this may be done using a hand mixer on low speed).

Wrap bowl tightly with plastic wrap and let stand overnight (or for 8 hours) on the countertop; do not refrigerate.

When ready to bake, preheat your Cuisinart Double Belgian Waffle Maker on setting #4 or preferred setting (indicator light will be illuminated when preheated).

For best results, do not open waffle maker during cooking process. Doing so will offset the timing mechanism.

While the waffle maker is heating, stir the eggs, vanilla extract and baking soda into the batter. When the waffle grids are preheated, open the lid. Fill the provided batter cup to the top with batter. If using a standard measuring cup, fill to 3⁄4 cup. Pour into waffle grids. Use a heatproof spatula to spread the batter evenly over the grids. Close cover and rotate 180 ̊ to the right. Bake in the hot waffle maker until beeper sounds.

Rotate 180 ̊ to the left. Remove waffle and repeat with remaining batter. Waffles may be kept warm in a low (200°F) oven. Place waffles arranged on a cookie sheet on a rack in the oven. Serve with sliced fresh fruit, jam, powdered sugar, a warm fruit syrup, or whipped cream.

We recommend using setting #4 to achieve a golden-brown, baked Belgian waffle. Adjust the browning control if you prefer lighter or darker waffles.

Nutrition:

Nutritional information per waffle: Calories 373 (49% from fat) • carb. 38g • pro. 10g fat 20g • sat. fat 12g • chol. 123mg • sod. 501mg calc. 117mg • fiber 1g