Raised Carrot Cake Waffles

By Kelli Roberts, Vegan Chef.

Since discovering raised (yeasted) waffles, I’ve thought about so many different variations for them ~ and carrot cake was always in mind. These are so much better than regular waffles. Not too hard or crusty, these are crunchy on the outside and chewy on the inside, with a lovely yeasty-bread smell.

Ingredients:
2 cups warm non-dairy milk
1 packet (2 teaspoons) dry active yeast
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups whole-grain flour
1/4-1/2 cup warm water

Pout the milk into a large bowl (not metal, as that will react with the yeast). Sprinkle the yeast on top and gently stir it in, and let sit for about 10 minutes.

Add the sugar, oil, vanilla, and flour, and stir until combined. Add the water, and stir into a smooth batter. cover with a towel and place…