Instructions: In a large bowl, combine the flour, yeast, sugar and salt. Add the milk, eggs, butter and vanilla, stirring until just blended. Cover and allow to rise in a warm, draft-free place until batter has doubled, about 45 minutes. Alternatively, you may prepare the batter in advance and store covered in the refrigerator overnight. Bake the batter in a heated waffler per manufacturers directions.

VARIATION: California Walnut Waffles

Place 1 cup chopped walnuts in a shallow baking pan. Bake at 350 for 5 to 15 minutes or until lightly toasted. Prepare the waffle batter as directed.

Pour the batter into the heated waffler and sprinkle with 2 to 4 tablspoons walnuts.

Bake per manufacturers instructions.

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