Raised Waffles

Directions

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   * Flour may be any of or any combination of white, whole wheat, rye, oat, buckwheat, yellow cornmeal, or blue cornmeal.
2. 2
   Put the 3/4 cup water into a large bowl and sprinkle in the yeast and sugar.
3. 3
   Let dissolve for 5 minutes.
4. 4
   Add the 2 1/2 cups water, the milk, butter, salt, and flour(s) to the yeast mixture and whisk until smooth and blended.
5. 5
   Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let stand overnight at room temperature.
6. 6
   (The batter will rise to double its original volume.)
7. 7
   Before baking the waffles, beat in the eggs, then add the baking soda and stir until well combined.
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   (The batter will be thin.)
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   Pour 1/2 to 3/4 cup batter into a very hot waffle iron and bake until golden and crisp.
10. 10
    Serve immediately with the warm syrup.
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    Variation: Top with fresh strawberries and whipped cream or sliced bananas, toasted coconut, and sliced roasted almonds.
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    Dust with confectioner's sugar.