Belgian Waffles

  • 1 pkg dry yeast
  • 2 cups lukewarm milk
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 2 1/2 cups sifted flour
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1 TBSP sugar
  • 1/2 cup melted butter

Sprinkle yeast over warm milk; stir to dissolve. Beat egg yolks and add yeast mixture with vanilla. Stir.

Sift together flour, salt, and sugar; add to liquid ingredients. Stir in melted butter and combine thoroughly. Beat egg whites until stiff; carefully fold into batter. Let mixture stand for about 45 minutes (in a warm place) or until double in bulk. Use 7/8 cup per waffle