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Overnight Yeast Waffles

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By: Leigh Anne WilkesPosted: 10/18/21Updated: 10/18/21

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stack of two overnight yeast waffles with syrup

These overnight yeast waffles are light, crispy and delicious.  Mix up the batter the night before and the next day you will have the best breakfast.  This is our family’s favorite waffles of all time!

waffles with blueberries and syrup

Make Ahead Overnight yeast Waffles

Years ago family friend, Merill Watts, shared his overnight yeast waffle recipe with us and it has truly been a family favorite ever since.  It is our go to waffle recipe and is always requested for birthday breakfast.  We basically don’t ever make any other waffle.

The great thing about these waffles is you can mix them up the night before, let them sit all night and just add in a couple of ingredients in the morning and you have amazing waffles!!

These are yeast waffles and that overnight time allows the yeast to work its magic.  And the best part is you get all the prep work done and cleaned up the night before.  This makes the morning go smoothly!  And the result is a perfectly light and crispy waffle.

pouring syrup on waffles

Ingredients Needed

  • Yeast. Dry active yeast
  • Flour. Use all purpose flour but these waffles can also be made with whole wheat flour, they just won’t be as light.
  • Butter. I use salted butter but if you use unsalted just add in a bit more salt.
  • Milk. I use 2 % but you can use what you have on hand.
  • Sugar. Granulated sugar but you could also add in honey.
  • Salt
  • Baking Soda. Be sure to add this in right before cooking the waffles.
  • Eggs. These are also added in right before cooking.

How to Make Yeast Waffles

  • Add warm water and yeast in a large bowl, cover and allow to sit for 5 minutes.
  • In a saucepan, over medium heat, add milk and butter. Don’t let the milk come to a boil. Just get it hot enough that your butter will begin to melt. Remove from the heat and let it sit for a few minutes for the butter to finish melting.
  • Add salt, sugar and flour to the yeast mixture.
  • Pour in the butter/milk mixture. Check the temperature of your milk. You want it between 105-115 degrees F. If it is too hot it will kill the yeast.
  • Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let sit overnight at room temperature. 
collage of how to make yeast waffles
  • Remove the plastic wrap in the morning.
waffles batter in a bowl
  • Add in the eggs and baking soda.
adding egg to waffle batter
  • Stir well to mix in eggs and baking soda. You are now ready to make your waffles!
stirring waffle batter

How to Serve Overnight Waffles

We love yeast waffles covered in:

  • Fresh berries or other fruit
  • Whipped cream
  • Cinnamon Syrup
  • Buttermilk Syrup
  • Peach Jam
  • Strawberry Jam
  • Strawberry Sauce

but they are great just with plain old maple syrup too!!

Frequently Asked Questions

What if I forget to make them the night before?

I have done that and I just mix them up in the morning, let them sit for about an hour then add in the egg and baking soda and cook them up. It works just fine.

What kind of waffle iron do you use?

I think these yeast waffles are at their best when cooked in a Belgian waffle maker. I have tried lots of different waffles makers and this is the one I currently use. A Belgian waffle maker is deeper and you get a crisper waffle.

What does the yeast do?

The yeast makes a nice light and crisp waffle and it also gives it a bit of a tang which we love!

Can I make them ahead and freeze them?

You can make them ahead and freeze them and I often will freeze any leftover waffles I have. The best way to freeze them is to stack them with parchment paper between them and then into a zippered freezer bag.

How Do You Reheat Waffles?

The best way to reheat the yeast waffles is in a 400 degree F oven for about 5 minutes if they are thawed and for 10 minutes if frozen. If you have a wide toaster be sure and thaw them first before warming them up in the toaster. Belgian waffles are too big for most regular size toasters.

Every time my kids come home for a visit I will text them and ask them what they want me to fix when they are home.  The first response I almost always get is “Overnight Yeast Waffles!”

We love them, and I know you will too!

overhead shot of waffles on a plate with blueberries on top.

Check out more of our family’s favorite breakfast recipes:

  • Pumpkin Waffles
  • Waffle Bar
  • Oatmeal Waffles
  • Overnight Cinnamon Rolls
  • Back to School Breakfast {2011}

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This is my current favorite Belgian waffle iron for yeast waffles.

5 from 6 votes
stack of two waffles with blueberries on top

Yeast Waffles

Recipe From: Leigh Anne Wilkes
These overnight yeast waffles are light, crispy and delicious.  Mix up the batter the night before and the next day you will have the best breakfast.  This is our family's favorite waffles of all time!
serves: 8 servings
Prep:15 minutes
Cook:20 minutes
Let Set for a minimum of:1 hour
Total:1 hour 35 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup warm water
  • 2 1/4 tsp dry active yeast
  • 2 cups milk warmed
  • 1/2 cup butter melted
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. granulated sugar
  • 2 cups flour
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/4 tsp. baking soda

Instructions

  • Use a big mixing bowl (the batter will rise to double its original volume.)
  • Put the water in the mixing bowl and sprinkle in the yeast
  • Let stand to dissolve for 5 minutes
  • Warm the milk on the stove (I just add in the butter so it is melting as the milk warms)
  • Be careful not to let the milk boil or get too hot
  • You don’t want it to kill the yeast when you add it into the yeast mixture
  • Add the milk, butter, salt, sugar and flour to the yeast mixture and stir until smooth and blended (can use a hand beater to get rid of the lumps if needed, I usually don’t need to.)
  • Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let stand overnight at room temperature
  • Just before cooking the waffles, beat in the eggs, add the baking soda, and stir until well mixed The batter will be very thin
  • Pour about 1/2 to 3/4 cup batter into a very hot waffle iron
  • Bake the waffles until they are golden and crisp
  • This batter will keep well for several days in the refrigerator
  • Depending on the size of your waffle iron this makes about 6-8 waffles

Tips & Notes:

If you forget to make the batter the night before you can make it in the morning.  Make it at least an hour before cooking.  Let it rest in a nice warm location to help speed up the process.
Be sure to use a nice big bowl as the batter will rise, and almost double overnight.
Use a Belgian Waffle maker for the best results.

Recommended Products

Belgian Waffle Maker

Nutrition Facts:

Calories: 271kcal (14%) Carbohydrates: 27g (9%) Protein: 6g (12%) Fat: 14g (22%) Saturated Fat: 8g (50%) Cholesterol: 77mg (26%) Sodium: 425mg (18%) Potassium: 129mg (4%) Sugar: 3g (3%) Vitamin A: 515IU (10%) Calcium: 83mg (8%) Iron: 1.6mg (9%)
* Disclaimer: All nutrition information are estimates only. Read full disclosure here.
Course:Breakfast
Cuisine:American
stack of two waffles with blueberries on top
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  1. Sarah says

    Posted on 9/11 at 9:03 pm

    These waffles are delicious. My family loves them!

    Reply
    • Leigh Anne says

      Posted on 9/12 at 7:35 am

      I am so glad your family loves them too!

      Reply
  2. Kathryn says

    Posted on 8/25 at 12:22 pm

    I would love to try these, however, I would have to make them gluten free.. Lucky me
    Other than using your recipe for gluten free flour, do I need to make anything?

    Reply
    • Leigh Anne says

      Posted on 8/25 at 2:57 pm

      Just use your favorite gluten free flour. Enjoy!

      Reply
  3. Noreen Gamble says

    Posted on 5/3 at 3:26 pm

    Hi Leigh Anne,
    Could I use Instant yeast as that’s all I have & finding any yeast right now is impossible? If so how much, 1 packet?

    Thank you,
    Noreen

    Reply
    • Noreen Gamble says

      Posted on 5/4 at 1:21 am

      PS …. I recently bought your Holiday Slow Cooker recipe book. I’m making your Spicy Mexican Beef for Cinco De Mayo.

      Reply
  4. Ammie says

    Posted on 9/2 at 10:01 pm

    The first time a made this waffle recipe it was delicious light and fluffy.
    The second attempt was completely unsuccessful although the waffles were light and fluffy they were incredibly sour.
    What do you think would cause this to spoil. I was wondering if I should have refidgerated the batter instead of leaving on the counter.

    Reply
    • Leigh Anne says

      Posted on 9/3 at 8:40 am

      I have been making these waffles for 30 years and have never refrigerated the batter. I’m not sure why the sour taste, especially if you followed the directions exactly? was there a variation in any of your ingredients?

      Reply
  5. Marjorie Harrell says

    Posted on 12/9 at 4:47 am

    Good morning.
    Overnight Waffles recipe…
    What does “1/2 cup butter 1 cube” mean?

    Reply
    • Leigh Anne says

      Posted on 12/9 at 7:04 pm

      Sorry for the confusion – 1/2 cup butter is equal to 1 cube of butter

      Reply
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