Yeasted Cornmeal Waffles

Ingredients

• 2 tsp active dry yeast

• 3/4 cup warm water

• 3 eggs

• 3 cups whole milk

• 1 cup cornmeal

• 2 cups all-purpose flour

• 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt

• 1 1/2 tsp sugar

• 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted

• 1/2 tsp baking soda

Preparation

1. In a small bowl, combine the yeast and warm water. Leave at room-temperature until foamy, about 10 minutes.

2. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs and milk.

3. In another large bowl, mix together cornmeal, flour, salt, and sugar.

4. Add the yeast mixture to the eggs and milk, then whisk in the flour mixture.

5. Whisk in the melted butter.

6. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap, and refrigerate overnight.

7. Next morning: stir in the baking soda.

8. Ladle batter into a preheated waffle iron and cook until golden-brown, about 3 minutes.

Notes

• Best topped with apple cider syrup, honey, or berry jam. An ad-hoc jam can be made by simmering berries in a small saucepan until sticky (5-10 minutes).

• You could probably get away with just 1/2 cup butter.