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4.96 stars (23 ratings)May 1, 202360
Yeasted waffles are extra fluffy and crunchy but usually require hours to rest and rise. These quick yeasted waffles are the answer! Fast, easy and so delicious!
Adding yeast to waffle batter is a surefire way to improve waffles with extra rise and fluff, extra flavor, and extra crunch on the outside. This recipe provides all of that faster than ever!
Adding Yeast to Waffle Batter
What’s the point of adding yeast to waffle batter?
While most waffle recipes call for leavening the batter with baking powder and/or baking soda, yeast can stand in for the leavening agent creating a deliciously fluffy waffle. It also provides a depth of flavor (kind of like sourdough starter does to bread) that you don’t get with regular waffles.
For this recipe, the yeast proofs until foamy in warm milk with a bit of sugar.
Active dry yeast or instant yeast can be used.
Once the yeast is bubbling to let you know it’s alive and well, all the other ingredients get added.
- flour
- salt + baking powder + baking soda
- eggs
- butter + vanilla
Most recipes for yeasted waffles that require a long resting period only use yeast. But in order to quickify this recipe and still produce stellar light and fluffy results, we’re calling on the help of our old friends, baking powder and baking soda.
The three leavening ingredients work together for maximum lift and the perfect waffle texture.
Don’t Over Mix
Mix that waffle batter just until everything is combined. Don’t over mix! A few tiny lumps are ok.
The waffle batter benefits from a quick 5-10 minute rest. However, you can let it rest for upwards of an hour if your crazy schedule needs a little flexibility (and honestly, probably longer, except then that kind of defeats the purpose of this “quicker” recipe, you know?).
Waffle Iron
Cook the waffles on a hot waffle iron until golden brown and cooked through.
The beloved waffle iron I use is no longer available but it’s similar to this one that gets excellent reviews. We are probably the only people on the earth that prefer square waffles to the ever popular circle Belgian waffles.
Are you team circle waffle or team square waffle? 🤔
Extra Fluffy Waffles
I willingly ripped an innocent waffle in half to show you the perfect texture. I know it doesn’t translate well through the screen, but trust me that the texture of these waffles is absolutely delightful.
Sturdy but soft, a little bit creamy, and so incredibly fluffy!
The flavor is delicious. The waffles are lightly sweet with a hint of that homey yeastiness that makes them so unique and so yummy!
Why Make Yeasted Waffles?
You might be wondering why it’s even worth making yeasted waffles the quick way when there are other remarkable fast and easy waffle recipes (like this one!).
Well, first of all, we don’t want to be boring people that never try new things, right? So in that vein, yeasted waffles are worth a make!
But mostly, these quick yeasted waffles deserve your attention because they really do bring something special to the waffle table. They aren’t just a “normal” waffle with yeast thrown in.
They are substantially one of the best waffles I’ve ever had and are the perfect combination of fluffy and fulfilling!
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Quick Yeasted Waffles
Yield: 6 -8 waffles
Prep Time: 20 minutes mins
Cook Time: 8 minutes mins
Total Time: 28 minutes mins
4.96 stars (23 ratings)
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Ingredients
- 2 ¼ cups milk, preferably not skim
- 3 tablespoons (40 g) granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon instant or active dry yeast
- 2 ¾ cups (390 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- 3 large eggs
- 6 tablespoons (86 g) melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Add the milk to a microwave-safe bowl and heat in the microwave for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes until it is warm, 100 degrees F. If it over heats, let it cool to 110 degrees F before proceeding.
Add the sugar and yeast to the milk and whisk to combine. Let sit until foamy, 3-4 minutes.
Add the flour, baking powder, salt, baking soda, eggs, melted butter and vanilla and mix until just combined and no dry streaks remain. Don't over mix. A few small lumps are ok. Let the batter rest for 5-10 minutes.
Cook the waffles on a preheated waffle iron until golden and crisp. Serve warm with butter, syrup and/or other desired toppings.
Author: Mel
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Serving: 1 waffle, Calories: 308kcal, Carbohydrates: 41g, Protein: 9g, Fat: 11g, Saturated Fat: 6g, Cholesterol: 96mg, Sodium: 526mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 8g
Recipe Source: from Mel’s Kitchen Cafe using this overnight raised waffles recipe as a starting point and inspired by a recipe I saw in Cook’s Country magazine
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60 comments on “Quick Yeasted Waffles”
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Melissa G. — Reply
Has anyone used whole wheat flour for this recipe?
I always prefer square waffles because if you freeze them, you can pop them right into the toaster on the frozen setting and get perfectly crisp waffles!
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Wendie Sanders — Reply
Genius, Mel! It’s Sunday night and I was set on breakfast for dinner but hadn’t prepared ahead. Yeasted waffles are the only way to go for me so I thought I’d check what you had. These were delicious, quick and very near the real thing. Thanks for saving my lazy Sunday dinner!
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Mel — Reply
So happy to hear that, Wendie! Thank you!
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Kendra — Reply
Hi! Just made these, they are delicious. I should have halved the recipe for my family of 3 so we have lots left over. Can we put the leftovers in the fridge and make more tomorrow morning? Thank you!
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Kendra — Reply
Just kidding, don’t do it! Forgot the yeast will still be active and got all over my fridge. Haha!
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Mel — Reply
Yes, the batter works great refrigerated overnight!
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Carly — Reply
I told my kids I was thinking about making waffles for dinner. My teens asked for a heartier recipe than the premade mix, and I knew you’d have a great option for me. I doubled the recipe; it made plenty and they all loved them! Thanks, Mel!
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Sarah — Reply
Can you let the batter sit longer than 5-10 minutes before cooking it? Thanks!
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Mel — Reply
Yes! It can rest at room temperature for up to an hour or in the refrigerator for several hours.
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Katie — Reply
Toddler approved!!! This made way more than 6-8 waffles but I’m totally ok with that. We made in total probably 16-20. Freezing the left overs for another morning. Thanks for a great recipe
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Cooper Ostler — Reply
What is the difference between square waffles and circle Belgian waffles?
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Mel — Reply
Just the shape, really, and possibly the depth of the indentations.
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lynda l. davis — Reply
I finally made this recipe this morning. These are delicious waffles and they are so fast? I have only made overnight yeast waffles in the past. I have the AllClad belgium waffle maker. My granddaughter, age 9, was here and she thought they were wonderful too. We will make these again. We all love the fast pizza crust recipe too. I use the King Arthur 00 flour and the crust has turned out perfect. I have tried other recipes of yours too and I have never had a fail. I am an “old” home economics” major, so I have cooked for many years.
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Dee — Reply
Has no one else noticed that the milk is never added to the rest of the ingredients? Confusing recipes for a new cook.
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Mel — Reply
Hi Dee, the ingredients are added to the milk in step #2. Hope that helps!
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Sarah — Reply
This continues to be a favorite breakfast recipe (I am making it twice a week) and the waffles freeze really well!
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miki — Reply
these waffles are fantastic! we made them last weekend and i love that they are fluffy but still have some heft to them.
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Jana — Reply
So what is the trick to getting waffles a little crisp on the outside? This recipe was delicious, by the way, but my waffles on all the recipes I try turn out soft. This recipe was probably the best (least soft) of all I’ve tried. But I’m still hoping to get a little more crisp on the outside. Any tips? Maybe it’s my ancient waffle maker?
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Mel — Reply
Hey Jana, what brand/type of waffle maker do you have?
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Jana — Reply
Hi! It’s a Salton. And it’s a regular one not Belgian waffle one and it makes like 5 little heart shaped waffles ( but all together) if that makes sense.
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Molly — Reply
These really are quick, easy, and delicious! As usual, another MKC recipe that doesn’t disappoint! My kids compared them to the hotel waffles and said the recipe is definitely a keeper. Thanks!
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Gwen — Reply
I added rainbow sprinkles to the batter for a funfetti effect. My kids and I had a great time singing happy birthday to no one in particular and eating delicious waffles. Thanks Mel!
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Nicole — Reply
I made the batter and turned them into pancakes. I used to have two circle waffle irons but gave them away because we hardly ever used them. I know shape doesn’t effect the taste, but eating waffles from a square iron is so much more appealing to me. Haha. The pancakes turned out light and fluffy and we all enjoyed them!
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Nicole — Reply
Forgot to leave a rating. 🙂
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Sarah — Reply
Great recipe! Love how easy it is, with great results. I have a round waffle maker, and this made 13.
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Krissie — Reply
I made these tonight and used King Arthur Gluten Free Flour and they were great and fluffy! So so yummy!!
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Rachel C — Reply
I’m always looking for gf substitutes – thank you!
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Tracey — Reply
Unfortunately my husband and I are on opposing waffle teams… I like the square ones and he likes the large round Belgian ones. SO… we have both machines, and I just alternate which one I use. 🙂 Looking forward to trying these. I have no doubt they will be delicious!
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Aubrey — Reply
Can I make the batter earlier in the day and refrigerate it until I use in the evening?
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Mel — Reply
Yep!
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Jen T — Reply
Made these yesterday. So easy. Love how thick they are. We are square waffle people. With a big family you need the 4 square waffle maker to feed everyone quickly. Love these! We have breakfast for dinner every Tuesday and these are going into our regular rotation. Thanks Mel!
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Emily — Reply
I made these waffles for dinner on Monday. My kids loved them! My husband said they were the best waffles he has ever eaten next to his favorite breakfast spot in Scottsdale, AZ. Thank you for another stellar recipe Mel!
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Jordan — Reply
My little kids were thrilled to have waffles this morning for breakfast. Such an easy, fast, and delicious recipe. These will be made over and over again.
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Kristen Reid — Reply
They were yummy!
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marcella — Reply
Square waffles here – but also the old fashioned square ones that have small indents and are thinner than the belgian ones. I don’t know what I’m going to do when my 30 year old waffle iron dies.
Looks like a delicious version to try! Love all your recipes , they always work
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Kelli — Reply
Square all the way baby!! Can’t wait to try these yeasted waffles!!
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Christina Westbrook — Reply
Question. Can I use this recipe in a Belgium waffle iron?
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Mel — Reply
Yes!
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Shannon — Reply
Haven’t made this yet. I’m wondering how it would do with whole wheat flour. Maybe 50/50 with the AP?
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Mel — Reply
Would work great with half whole wheat flour!
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Eleisha — Reply
I made these tonight for dinner and everyone loved them! Super fluffy, just as promised! We have a circle waffle maker but I grew up eating the square ones like yours! Thanks for another great recipe!
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Cindy King — Reply
We love traditional Liege waffles with yeast and pearl sugar. I look forward to trying this recipe and adding the pearl sugar. Do you anticipate any problems?
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Mel — Reply
Definitely worth a try! I think traditional liege waffle batter is quite thick (more like a dough) and this is definitely a batter – so I’m not sure how the pearl sugar will incorporate. Good luck if you try it!
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Tina Reeve — Reply
I made these this morning! I loved them! I don’t love the overnight yeasted waffles. They taste way too yeasty. But this quick one was perfect. Light and fluffy waffles! We gobbled them up! I half the recipe for 4 waffles. I did one egg and one yolk.
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Lisa Smith — Reply
My family is committed to square waffles as well! I will try this recipe for sure. I make your overnight yeast waffle recipe and my 4boys love them … but the planning in means we don’t have them often. Thanks for your answer to this problem!
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Lisa Smith — Reply
My family is committed to square waffles as well! I will try this recipe for sure. I have a yeast waffle recipe that sits overnight and my 4boys love them … but the planning in means we don’t have them often. Thanks for your answer to this problem!
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Mel — Reply
Hope you love it, Lisa!
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Melissa — Reply
If this makes 6-8, on your waffle iron, does that mean it fills it 6 times (making 4 each time) or only fills it twice? I also have a similar waffle iron, and often double recipes to make sure I have enough.
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Mel — Reply
Good question, Melissa. It fills my square waffle iron 5-6 times.
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Paula — Reply
We’ve been using your overnight yeasted waffle recipe to make quick waffles for years. It always gets enough time to raise some, and it’s quick to mix up so there’s really no upside to making it the night before. And you don’t run the risk of it overflowing in the refrigerator!
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Mel — Reply
That’s awesome! Glad that recipe works out for a quick version, too!
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Jessica Tiek — Reply
Mel, you feed my carb addiction. And I’m not complaining cause your recipes are so dang good! I seriously just made your buttermilk waffles for dinner LAST NIGHT and here I am at 9am making more waffles cause I saw your new recipe post. And gotta say, these are fantastic!! Soft on the inside, crispy on the outside. Just how a waffle should be New #1 waffle recipe for sure!
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Mel — Reply
Haha, I love you! And I’m so happy you loved this waffle recipe!!
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JP — Reply
Made these this morning and YUM. Perfect. I do have a circle waffle maker and it made 13. Thanks for the recipe!
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Mel — Reply
Yay! Thanks for making them so fast and reporting back!
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Alisha Tietjen — Reply
My kids love your cheese waffles! Would these be good with cheese as well or would you recommend they stay cheese-less?
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Mel — Reply
Yes! They are super yummy with that crispy cheese!
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Jill — Reply
I’ll be making these tomorrow…but first where is the cheese waffles recipe?! I searched but nothing came up. My daughter will love them and my son will gag. He only likes melted cheese on pizza and your spaghetti pie.
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Mel — Reply
I included details on this buttermilk waffle recipe, but it’s easy – basically sprinkle 2-3 tablespoons sharp cheddar cheese on the waffle batter before closing the waffle iron. It creates the most delicious crispy, salty crunch to the waffles.
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Jill — Reply
Thank you
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