Simple Yeasted Waffles

Ingredients

• 2 1/4 cups milk
• 1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter
• cut into cubes
• plus more for the waffle iron
• 15 grams sugar (1 tablespoon)
• 5 grams salt (1 teaspoon)
• 1 package active dry yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons)
• 240 grams all-purpose flour (2 cups)
• 90 grams whole wheat flour (3/4 cup)
• or use all-purpose flour
• 2 large eggs
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda

Instructions

1. In a small pot over medium heat, combine milk and butter until melted and hot but not simmering.
2. Stir in sugar and salt; remove from heat and let cool to lukewarm.
3. In a large bowl, combine 1/2 cup warm water and yeast.
4. Let stand until foamy, about 5 minutes.
5. Add warm milk mixture to yeast and stir.
6. Whisk in flours.
7. Cover with plastic wrap and let stand until doubled in volume, 2 to 3 hours at room temperature or overnight in the refrigerator.
8. Heat waffle iron.
9. Whisk eggs and baking soda into waffle batter.
10. Using a pastry brush or paper towel, lightly coat iron with melted butter.
11. Cook waffles (using about 1/2 cup batter per waffle) until golden and crisp.
12. Butter the iron in between batches as needed.
13. Serve waffles immediately as they are ready, or keep them warm in a 200-degree oven until ready to serve.