Baby Yeast Waffles

• servings: Yield: about 4 belgian-s
• active time: 8 mins
• total time: 38 minutes

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups (340g) lukewarm milk

6 tablespoons (85g) butter, melted

1 banana

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 large eggs

1 cup (241g) King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour

1 cup whole wheat/spelt flour

1 1/2 teaspoons instant yeast

Directions

Blend everything except flour and yeast until liquid. Combine all of the ingredients in a large bowl, leaving room for expansion; the mixture will bubble and grow.

Stir to combine; it's OK if the mixture isn't perfectly smooth.

Cover with plastic wrap, and let rest at room temperature for 1 hour; the mixture will begin to bubble. You can cook the waffles at this point, or refrigerate the batter overnight to cook waffles the next day.

Preheat your waffle iron. Spray with non-stick vegetable oil spray, and pour 2/3 to 3/4 cup batter (or the amount recommended by the manufacturer) onto the center of the iron. Close the lid and bake for the recommended amount of time, until the waffle is golden brown. It takes us 5 to 6 minutes, using our 7" Belgian-style (deep-pocket) waffle iron.

Serve immediately, or keep warm in a 200°F oven. Serve with berries and whipped cream, if desired.

Yield: about 4 Belgian-style (deep-pocket) 7" round waffles.