Belgian Brussels Waffles

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Love to cook from scratch, so when i purchased a belgian waffle maker i searched for the perfect authentic recipe and combined a couple to come up with this. My family continuously asks for it....yummy good with strawberries and whip cream or just warm maple syrup.

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Steps

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Sprinkle yeast over the 1 / 2 cup warm milk in a small bowl.

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Set aside about 5 minutes to soften.

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In a large bowl , mix together flour , sugar and salt.

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Lightly beat the egg yolks with a fork.

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In a small bowl mix melted butter , 1 1 / 4 cup warm milk , vanilla , egg yolks.

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Add the butter , milk , vanilla , egg yolks to flour mixture.

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Mix until smooth.

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Beat egg whites until soft peaks form.

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Stir in the yeasted milk.

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Fold egg whites gently into batter.

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Leave it out on the counter until doubled in volume , then bake.

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The flavor is better if refrigerated overnight.

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Ingredients

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active dry yeast, milk, flour, granulated sugar, salt, butter, vanilla extract, eggs