Go Back

Overnight Waffles

Crisp, buttery overnight yeasted waffles with a light, fluffy centre. Prep the batter the night before for an effortless breakfast.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:15 minutes
Overnight resting:1 day
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: crispy waffle, overnight waffle, waffle, yeasted waffle
Servings: 8 waffles

Equipment

  • 1 Waffle iron

Ingredients

  • 500 ml whole milk
  • 115 grams melted butter
  • 7 grams instant yeast (1 sachet)
  • 250 grams plain flour
  • 1 Tb sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla

Instructions

  1. Start the night before. Warm the milk and butter together until the butter melts
  2. Allow to cool until just warm, not hot
  3. In a large bowl combine four, yeast and sugar
  4. Pour in the milk mixture and whisk until smooth. Cover loosely and leave at room temperature (or in fridge if house is not cool) overnight (8–12 hours)
  5. Whisk into dough mixture the eggs and vanilla
  6. Heat and grease your waffle iron. Cook according to your machine instructions until deep golden brown
    7. Waffles can stay warm in a moderate oven or can be frozen and re-heated either in an oven or in the toaster