Ingredients:
2 1/4 cups flour
3 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 (1/4 ounce) package fast-rising active dry yeast
1 (1/4 ounce) package outdated old yeast, for flavor, dissolved in the warm milk (optional)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:
Option: Replace 1/2 cup flour and 1/2 cup milk with 1 cup of proofed sourdough starter.
In a large bowl combine all ingredients in the order listed, and mix until just blended.
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).
Stir down batter.
Bake in a hot waffle iron until steaming stops and waffles are a golden brown.
Serve as desired with butter, syrup, and/or jam, as desired.
Servings: Serve
Time preparation: 5 min.
Time total: 25 min.