Good Night Waffles

• lukewarm water1⁄2 cup

  105 degrees

• sugar↗1 tablespoon
• active dry yeast↗1⁄4 ounce
• whole milk, warmed↗2 cups

  about 105 degrees

• unsalted butter, melted and cooled↗1⁄2 cup
• salt↗1 teaspoon
• all-purpose flour↗2 cups
• large eggs, slightly beaten↗2
• vanilla↗2 teaspoons
• baking soda↗1⁄4 teaspoon

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   The night before, or at least 8 hours before baking, combine the warm water, granulated sugar and yeast.

2. 2

   Let stand 10 minutes, until foamy.

3. 3

   Stir in the warm milk, melted butter, and salt.

4. 4

   Beat in the flour until smooth.

5. 5

   Wrap bowl tightly with plastic wrap and let stand overnight on the counter.

6. 6

   Preheat waffle iron.

7. 7

   While waffle iron heats, stir the eggs, vanilla, and baking soda into the batter.

8. 8

   Follow the manufacture's directions for making waffles.