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Overnight Whole-Wheat Yeasted Waffles

Overnight Whole-Wheat Yeasted Waffles

Course Baked Goods, Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine + Season All Year
Servings 8 waffles (6 Belgian-style waffles)

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups whole milk, room temperature
  • 6 tablespoons butter, melted, cooled
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup whole-wheat pastry flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons wheat germ
  • 1 .75 ounce packet active dry yeast

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl (the batter will double in size), combine all ingredients. Whisk until combined (the batter will be lumpy).
  • Cover the bowl securely with plastic wrap and let the batter rise in the fridge overnight, or at least 8 hours.
  • When risen, set the batter on the counter for at least 30 minutes prior to cooking.
  • Preheat the waffle iron and spray with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Scoop ¹/³ cup of batter into the center of the iron and close the lid.
  • Bake until golden brown—about 5 minutes. Repeat with the remaining batter.
  • Serve immediately, or keep in a warm oven until ready to serve. Serve with butter and a generous amount of maple syrup.

Notes

Photography by Rachel Johnson
Keyword baking, waffles, yeast

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