Belgian Waffles

1 pkg. dry yeast (2 ¼ tsp.)

2 c. warm milk

4 eggs, separated

1 tsp. vanilla

2 ½ c. all purpose flour

½ tsp. salt

1 Tbsp. sugar

½ c. melted butter

In LARGE bowl, sprinkle yeast over warm milk and stir. Separate eggs, set whites aside. Beat yolks and add them to the yeast mixture. Stir in vanilla.

In a separate bowl, mix flour, salt, and sugar. Add these to the liquid mix in the big bowl. Stir in the melted butter.

In another bowl, beat the egg whites until they are stiff. Fold these into the batter.

Let batter rise in a warm place until doubled, about an hour.

Scoop mixture into Belgian waffle maker and cook according to your appliance’s directions.