Raised Waffles Recipe

Directions

1. 1
   At least 6 hours and up to the evening before you plan to serve the waffles, stir the flour, sugar, yeast, and salt together in a large bowl.
2. 2
   Pour in the melted butter and stir until it disappears.
3. 3
   Stir in the milk and vanilla.
4. 4
   Cover with plastic wrap and set aside in a warm place overnight.
5. 5
   Just before you plan to prepare the waffles, stir the egg yolks in the batter.
6. 6
   Beat the egg whites with a mixer until stiff but still glossy.
7. 7
   Heat a greased waffle iron.
8. 8
   Fold the egg whites into the batter.
9. 9
   Cook the waffles one at a time, following the directions from the waffle-iron manufacturer.
10. 10
    They should be crisp and brown when done.
11. 11
    Serve the waffles individually as they are ready or hold them briefly in a warm oven until all are finished.
12. 12
    Accompany them with butter and syrup.