The best Belgian Waffle Recipe

I found this recipe in a magazine many years ago from a bed and breakfast in the Northeast. We tried it once and have never looked back:

Combine in a medium bowl:

2 1/2 c. all purpose flour

2 T sugar

1 t. salt

In a separate bowl combine and let set five minutes until yeast dissolves:

1 pkg. dry yeast

2 c. warm milk

Stir into yeast mixture until blended:

4 large egg yolks, lightly beaten

1 tsp. vanilla

Stir all the wet and dry ingredients together until smooth, then stir in 1/2 c. melted butter.

With rubber spatula, gently fold in 4 lg. egg whites beaten until stiff.

Cover and let stand in a warm, draft-free place for 45 minutes or so.

Once risen, place in a heated Belgian Waffle iron.

Makes 8 servings.