Happy Mother’s Day to all of you awesome moms who work in and out of the home, taking care of children, husbands, parents, and bosses. And Happy Mother’s Day to all the beautiful grandmother’s who have had the joy of raising several generations. Let’s celebrate with homemade Overnight Raised Waffles that cook up crispy and golden brown!”
To everyone else, Happy Breakfast-in-Bed Day, whatever day of the year it might be!
Breakfast in bed for someone special
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As all mothers know, we seldom take the time to care for ourselves and do something nice for us. I think on Mother’s Day you should be pampered and your day should start with a delicious breakfast in bed. Don’t you agree?
Of course, for you to be served breakfast in bed, someone else in your family will need to make it for you. But don’t worry! The recipe for these yeasted waffles sounds fancy, but the recipe is easy to follow! Simply pair these crispy waffles with fresh berries, tea-infused maple syrup, and a fragrant pot of your favorite tea for the perfect Mother’s Day treat.
Today’s tea of choice is from Plum Deluxe Tea that has an amazing variety of teas with subscription boxes and the cutest teacups ever.
Moms, if need be, start dropping hints now by leaving this recipe lying around the house. For instance, I posted it on my blog where my kids are sure to see it.
Kids, you know what to do 😉
What are raised waffles?
If you haven’t had raised waffles, you are in for a real treat.
- Raised waffles are made with yeast. Make the batter the night before you want to cook the waffles so the batter rises.
- These delicious raised waffles bake up to a beautiful golden color that have a delightful crispness to them.
- The recipe uses only 1 teaspoon of sugar which helps the yeast grown, so the waffles are not very sweet
- Adding baking soda right before you cook the waffles makes them airy inside and crispy on the outside.
- These waffles hold up even with butter and maple syrup.
- Once everyone smells the wonderful yeasty aroma coming from your kitchen they will come running.
Overnight raised waffle ingredients
Your kids and hubby won’t have a problem whipping up the batter.
- Flour
- Milk
- Yeast
- Butter
- Eggs
- Sugar
- Baking soda
- Salt
The tea-infused maple syrup is optional but so, so good and seriously easy to make.
- Maple syrup
- Tea of your choice
How to make yeasted waffles
Plan ahead!
Step 1. To make raised waffles, you need to start the batter the night before so it can raise (like I said, start dropping those hints now if your family are procrastinators like mine). The batter will double in size so make sure to mix it in a large bowl.
The batter the night before
In a large bowl add the warm water and the yeast. Stir and let sit for 5 minutes for the yeast to dissolve.
Melt the butter and add to the yeast mixture along with the milk, flour, sugar, and salt. Whisk the ingredients to make a smooth batter.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator overnight so it can rise. This can be kept in the fridge for 3 days.
Step 2. In the morning, heat up your waffle iron. Add beaten eggs, and the baking soda to the batter and stir until completely mixed, then you are ready to go. So easy!
Step 3. Spray the waffle iron with cooking spray then pour the waffle batter onto the iron and cook until golden brown.
How to make tea-infused maple syrup
These waffles are amazing all on their own, but for some added extravagance (because you deserve it!) make some tea-infused maple syrup.
- Add your favorite tea flavor to maple syrup in a saucepan.
- Bring it to a simmer and let the flavors combine for about 10 minutes, then strain.
Try infusing maple syrup with these flavors for something different
- Vanilla bean gives a sweet, woody flavor
- Orange peels add a wonderful citrus flavor
- Cinnamon or cardamom infuse a bit of spice
- Different types of tea impart a subtle flavor
- Slices of ginger give the syrup some zing
If you are getting breakfast in bed, be prepared to wake up to the wonderful, yeasty aroma as the waffles cook up crispy and golden. If you’re making them yourself, you still get to benefit from the smell of fresh waffles wafting through your kitchen. You’re welcome.
Mother’s Day breakfast with homemade waffles
For breakfast in bed find a pretty tray that will hold your plate, syrup, tea, and a pretty vase of flowers. Set your Mother’s Day cards on the tray along with her little gift of a new tea to drink. Present this feast to the best mom in the world.
Drinking tea is a big part of my day and finding foods that I like to pair with my favorite tea means understanding both the foods and teas flavors. Here is my last tea pairing you might like to read.
And, for another breakfast treat try this Raspberry Filled French Toast Roll-Ups.
Items you might like for serving these waffles
I am still using my favorite square waffle iron. I love getting four waffles at once. My white serving tray is in constant use for serving food and my favorite Birdy Tea Pot holds the perfect amount of tea. Lastly, you gotta have yeast.
Recipe from the Fannie Farmer Cookbook by Marion Cunningham
Overnight Raised Waffles
Equipment
Ingredients
Waffle Batter
- 1/2 cup warm water
- 2 1/4 tsp. active dry yeast
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1 tsp. sugar
- 2 cups AP, flour
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 tsp. baking soda
Tea Infused Syrup
- 1 cup maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons loose leaf tea you can also use a teabag
Instructions
Making the waffle batter
- In a large bowl add the water then sprinkle in the yeast. Stir and let the yeast dissolve for about 5 minutes.
- Add the milk, melted butter, flour, sugar and salt to the yeast mixture. Whisk ingredients to make a smooth batter. This mixture will double in size so make sure your bowl is big enough for the batter to rise.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and place in refrigerator overnight or up to three days.
- When ready make, heat the waffle iron, then spray with cooking spray
- Add the beaten eggs and baking soda to the batter and mix to completely combine.
- Pour the recommended amount of batter onto the waffle iron and cook to a golden brown with crispy exteriors.
Tea Infused Syrup
- Pour the maple syrup into a small saucepan and add the loose leaf tea or a teabag, simmer for about 10 minutes to infuse the tea. When done strain the syrup and serve warm over waffles.
Notes
Nutrition
Since we are advocating for all moms to enjoy a glorious breakfast in bed, I thought it would be appropriate to serve a pot of Breakfast In Bed Black Tea from Plum Deluxe Tea Company
If you love tea the Breakfast In Bed Black Tea is a deeply flavored black tea with blackberry and hazelnut, and a hint of vanilla that makes a tasty cup of tea you will enjoy. And, who can resist the beautiful blue cornflower petals?
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I am sending praises to my beautiful mother who has been an inspiration to her 3 children. You are awesome!
Blessings ~ Jere’
Making perfect crispy waffles is a skill. You have made it amazing and am looking to make one for our weekend brunch
These waffles are a special treat and perfect for brunch.
I have never has yeasted waffles but I made these and what a delicious taste. I want these all the time now. I love you can start them the night before and finish them off the next day, it’s so easy.
I couldn’t think of a better Mother’s Day breakfast than a plate of these waffles! They are my absolute favourite. You’re making me so hungry!
This batter mix looks a little different from ones I’ve tried so far, definitely one to try, as the results look really light and delicious. Hope the kids come through for you!!
Love the idea of yeasted waffles. I’m most definitely going to have to try that. But, if you don’t mind, I’ll have mine at the table. I’ve never really taken to breakfast in bed 😀
Gorgeous photos. Pinned
Haha, in reality, it is hard to eat in bed. I have had some massive spills.
Thank you!! These waffles are perfect to celebrate this day.
These waffles look absolutely delicious. I love the sound of them with the fresh berries. A fantastic breakfast idea for so many occasions.
Breakfast in bed is a real treat on Mother’s Day and I know I would love it if my family would make them for me! Even better if they brought me a lovely cup of tea as well!
Who can say no to this delicious waffle. Homemade waffles are the best. I am sure this would be a hit at my place.
I agree homemade waffles are always the best.
I have been testing waffles and pancakes recipes for awhile. These waffles look fabulous, I need to try your recipe.
There’s no amount of flour to add – just says add it. How much?
How could I leave that out, so sorry and thank you for bringing it to my attention? It’s 2 cups of AP flour.
Awww, thank you!!! Have a great celebration and a wonderful day! I am sure with the waffles like these it will be pretty easy to pull it off 🙂
Thank you – I hope you have a great one! These waffles are perfect to start a special day – I would definitely like to try them.
Yum! Homemade waffles are the best. I’ll have to give this recipe a try, I’ve never used yeast before. And I love the idea of infusing syrup with different flavors! How delicious!
I love how you make this batter ahead of time. It makes the mornings so much easier, and the texture is just perfect. Thanks for sharing!
These waffles look fabulous. I’ve never tried yeast in waffle batter but will definitely do so asap! Love the idea of infusing the maple syrup too! This year Mother’s Day falls on my birthday so double celebration! Def need to persuade my hubby to make this breakfast in bed treat for me!
Happy Birthday Day and Mother’s Day to you. You really need to be pampered on that day.
I’m definitely going to give this recipe a try. Looks so delicious! It’s not Mother’s Day yet but this will make a wonderful Sunday morning breakfast. Love your photos.
We make these all the time, even for supper.
I’ve never used yeast in my waffles. What a great idea! They looked perfectly crunchy on the outside and moist in the center. Excited to try a new waffle recipe.
These waffles are definitely different and have such a unique taste.
I love crispy waffles. they’re the best! My little boy loves them crispy too, I need to make this recipe for him. Thanks for sharing!
Homemade waffles taste so much better than the shop-bought varieties. I bet these taste wonderful. I’d find it much easier to get out of bed if I knew these were waiting for me.
I’m getting so hungry by reading this recipe. Everything looks so good. And I love the idea of infusing maple syrup with other flavors, I will have to try that (and these waffles) really soon.
I am getting obsessed with flavoring my maple syrup now.
Waffles are such a treat, and I agree that they are best when they are crispy and golden brown. I’ve never tried using yeast in my batter before but I am intrigued by the idea. Great recipe!
The yeast batter is just so different. I prefer the raised waffles over the regular kind.
those waffles look so crisp and delicious! I am drooling over them a little just looking at the pictures 🙂
So nice to have some drool worthy pics.
Waffles are my favorite breakfast food. This recipe looks delicious! You made them the perfect size! Thanks for sharing!
You are so welcome.
I love the overnight batter resting you did on this recipe. This is definitely perfect for busy weekends and surprise special occasion treats!
I really love making these the night before, just adding the two ingredients in the morning is so quick and easy.
Need to get a waffle maker now! Looks so delicious!
I feel that way about an InstaPot. I see all these great recipes but I can’t make them.
this is going to make my son very happy when I make these he love waffles and these look betterthan any waffle I ever made!
They are totally different than the normal waffles, my kids request them all the time.
We are a huge waffle family and everyone loved this recipe!
Hey that’s great to hear. My family thinks they are the best.
Love how light and fluffy these waffle look! Such a perfect dish for breakfast or brunch!
Waffles are my favorite breakfast and these turned out absolutely delicious!
There is nothing better than a golden brown crispy waffle.
These waffles sound incredible! Perfect for a weekend brunch!! I’ve gotta try them. Beautiful website!
I hope you give these tasty waffles a try and thank you for the wonderful comments.
I love homemade waffles! It’s the perfect addition to any brunch party! Looks so delicious ♥
Thanks for sharing such an amazing recipe. Would love to make it as my family would relish it for sure. Perfect and delicious.
My family loves these waffles and request them all the time.