Marion Cunningham’s Yeast-Raised Waffles

Name: Marion Cunningham's Yeast-Raised Waffles
Total time: PT0D0H0M
Yield: makes 20 Waffles
Ingredients: 1 (1/4-oz.) package active dry yeast; 2 cups milk; 1 ⁄ 2 cup unsalted butter, melted, plus more for serving; 1 tsp. kosher salt; 1 tsp. sugar; 2 cups flour; 2 eggs; 1 ⁄ 4 tsp. baking soda; Maple syrup, for serving

Serves
makes 20 Waffles

TODD COLEMAN

A last-minute addition of baking soda to the batter makes these classic waffles especially airy and crisp. This recipe first appeared in our Jan/Feb 2013 issue along with Ruth Reichl's article Marion Cunningham.

Ingredients

1 (1/4-oz.) package active dry yeast
2 cups milk
¹⁄₂ cup unsalted butter, melted, plus more for serving
1 tsp. kosher salt
1 tsp. sugar
2 cups flour
2 eggs
¹⁄₄ tsp. baking soda
Maple syrup, for serving

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Instructions

Step 1

Dissolve yeast in ½ cup warm water; set aside until foamy, 8 to 10 minutes. Add milk, butter, salt, sugar, flour, and eggs; whisk until combined. Cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate overnight.

Step 2

Heat a nonstick waffle iron. Whisk baking soda into batter. Pour ¼ cup batter onto iron; let set for 30 seconds. Lower lid; cook until golden and crisp, 4 to 5 minutes. Repeat with remaining batter. Serve with maple syrup and butter.