Strawberry Waffles with Yeast
Light, crisp, and full of flavor, these cinnamon waffles with yeast are a wholesome twist on classic diner-style waffles.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 260kcal
Ingredients
- 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 Tablespoon sugar
- ½ cup warm water
- 2 cups whole milk
- 6 Tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 cups white whole wheat flour (or 1 cup flour + 1 cup old fashioned oats)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup diced strawberries
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine yeast, sugar, and water. Set aside for about 5 minutes or until foamy.
- Add milk, unsalted butter, vanilla extract, and salt. Whisk until combined.
- Add flour and whisk until combined. Cover with plastic wrap and let stand 2 to 3 hours at room temperature or overnight in the refrigerator.
- Heat waffle iron. Whisk eggs and baking soda into waffle batter. Add strawberries. Stir until combined.
- Using a pastry brush or paper towel, lightly coat the iron with oil or melted butter. Add about ½ cup of waffle batter to the iron for each waffle. Cook waffles until golden and crisp. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 260kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 190mg | Potassium: 260mg | Fiber: 3.5g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 420IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 110mg | Iron: 2mg