Belgian Waffles (yeast raised)
1 cup warm water, divided
1 Tbl yeast
3 eggs at room temp - to bring up temp, place in hot water for 3-5 minutes.
1 cup warm milk
2/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup melted butter
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 tsp salt
3 cup flour
Place 1/2 cup of water in bowl and sprinkle with yeast and a little sugar. Let stand 10 minutes or until foamy.
In large bowl, whisk eggs. Add remaining water, milk, sugar, butter, vanilla, and salt. Add yeast mixture.
Slowly add flour and whisk until blended and smooth. Cover and put in warm place until doubled in size (about 1 hour) Or put in fridge over night in a very large bowl.
Place about 1/2 cup of batter into each section of the waffle iron. Cook 1-2 minutes or until crisp.