These savory bacon and rosemary overnight yeast waffles are super crispy. All of the hard work is done the night before, making this a super easy breakfast to whip up!
I really wish I were one of those people who leaps out of bed in the morning, all bright-eyed and ready to meet the day. Unfortunately that’s not me. I look like one of the walking dead.
My first thoughts are coffee! Where’s the coffee!?
My breakfast is smoothie and toast. I need fast and easy. For this reason, waffles have pretty much always been off the menu {unless they are for brunch…or dinner, or Ben is making them}. Until now!
These overnight yeast waffles are a total cure for my non-morning person problems. A) they taste so good they jolt me out of my semi-coma. B) All the hard work: the mixing, etc, is done the night before. In the morning, all you need to do is mix in some eggs and baking soda, bacon and rosemary, and get to waffling!
Did I ever tell you guys that I work in a research lab that uses yeast? The same species that is used in bread and beer, and these overnight yeast waffles! I am surrounded by the sights and smells of yeast all day long, and yet for some reason, there is a total absence of yeasted recipes on my site.
Time to change the situation!
The best part of this recipe is that you get the benefits of yeast {aka amazing flavor and light texture}, without having to wait around for the waffles to rise. Whip up the batter the night before and in the morning, there it will be {looking slightly frightening, but give it a stir}, waiting for you to cook up some waffles.
Actually, I lied. The best part about this recipe is the crispy texture of the waffles. I had to call them ‘ultra crispy’, because I truly have never had such a deliciously light and crispy waffle before…they actually make a crunching noise when you bite into them!
The waffle batter will be so thin you’ll think these waffles will be a disaster. Pour it into the waffle maker {you will likely need to scatter the bacon around}, and give it a try. You will not regret it!
These overnight yeast waffles should come with a warning sign. WARNING: contains serious flavor. If you aren’t a fan of yeast flavor, you won’t like them. The yeast + the bacon {I used thick cut to get even more bacon flavor} + the rosemary. So good, soooo much flavor! You don’t need to add anything to them, they are so good all by themselves. However, we enjoyed ours with a drizzle of maple syrup, which added an amazing maple/bacon sweet/savory dimension to them.
If you have never tried yeasted waffles, give them a go. They are actually easier than traditional waffles. And tastier. Win-win 🙂
Crispy Overnight Yeast Waffles (Bacon & Rosemary)
Ingredients
The Night Before:
- 1/2 cup warm water
- 2 1/4 tsp dry yeast
- 2 cups warm milk *see note
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour {250g}
The Next Morning:
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp fresh rosemary chopped
- 3/4 cup thick cut bacon cooked and cut into cubes {around 4 slices}
Instructions
The Night Before:
- Combine warm water and yeast in a large bowl. Allow to sit for 10 minutes.
- Mix in the warm milk {not hot!}, melted butter {make sure to cool it slightly if it becomes hot while melting}, salt, sugar and flour. Use a handheld mixer to get rid of all lumps. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and allow to rise overnight on the counter *see note.
- Cook bacon, cool, and refrigerate until the morning.
The Next Morning:
- Mix in the eggs, baking soda, rosemary, and bacon.
- Pre-heat your waffle maker. Spray with oil. Scoop batter {~3/4-1 cup} onto heated waffle maker. Scatter the bacon with a fork, if it doesn't spread with the waffle batter.
- Cook until golden brown and cooked through. The time will differ by waffle maker and quantity of batter used. My waffles took an extra few minutes longer than usual waffles.
- Serve immediately with maple syrup.
Notes
For thicker waffles, use buttermilk. For thinner, crispier waffles, use 1% milk.
Nutrition
Recipe adapted from Epicurious
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Caitlin
I made these and they were THE BEST WAFFLES OF MY LIFE! I didn’t have bacon or rosemary, but plenty of butter and maple syrup on hand. They sent my man and I into an extended waffle coma of bliss. So glad I found this recipe.
Denise
Caitlin, I’m so glad we agree on this! I can’t possibly go back to regular (non-yeasted) waffles. So happy you liked them 🙂 🙂
Rebecca
This is my idea of the perfect breakfast, so worth the time.
That’s just outrageous! 🙂
Denise
Thanks, Rebecca 🙂
Jess @ Flying on Jess Fuel
Wow, these really sound amazing, Denise! I have never tried yeasted waffles… actually I’ve never made ANY waffles… perhaps I need to add a waffle maker to my Christmas list! I love the combo of bacon and rosemary with the sweet syrup. That sweet and salty mix is right up my alley! (And I LOVE rosemary!)
Kathy @ Olives & Garlic
I’ve been saying I want a waffle maker forever now. Maybe I’ll go buy one or even better ask for one for Christmas :). These waffles are gorgeous and so are the pictures Denise.
Denise
Yes! You should totally get a waffle maker…it was on my ‘list’ for quite awhile, and I was get one when my grandparents sold their home. Thanks, Kathy 🙂
Sarah@WholeandHeavenlyOven
Oh my gawsh, I LOVE that these waffles are overnight!! I don’t have a lot of time to spend in the kitchen in the morning either so these are perfect for me! Dying over how crispy and golden they look! I’ll bet the flavors are just unreal from sitting overnight too! Pinned and gorgeous photos Denise!
Denise
Thanks Sarah! These waffles have so much flavor, I’m never going back to regular waffles 😉
Isadora
I am not a morning person at all either! It is 9pm and I’m already dreading having to wake up early tomorrow morning. Everything about these waffles sound totally amazing! Bacon in waffles?! Yes please!
Denise
Ugh, mornings are the worst! My kiddo is waking up at 5am these days, he has not caught onto the daylight savings time change. Luckily my husband gets up with him…I’m very lucky!
Leah | So, How's It Taste?
Ooo, I’m totally in love with the idea that I can have waffles in the morning and do the work the night before! I’m with ya with looking more like the walking dead when I wake up…and the last thing I want to do is work for my breakfast! Plus bacon…hello!
Denise
I’m glad I’m not alone, Leah! I love breakfast but am so unmotivated when it comes to actually making it!
Natalie @ Tastes Lovely
This sounds too good Denise! I’ve actually never tried making yeasted waffles, but now I must! Knowing that these were waiting for me in the fridge would have me jolting out of the bed in the morning.
Denise
It totally makes it easier to get up knowing you have waffles only a few minutes away 🙂 Thanks, Natalie!
Helen @ Scrummy Lane
Oh my goodness. I just love the idea of those extra crunchy waffles. I guess it’s the yeast that makes them so super light and crispy? Waffles aren’t so popular over in the UK, but I think I need to help change that! I think I need to put a waffle-maker on my list for Santa Claus!
Denise
To be perfectly honest, I’m not sure what makes them so crisp! It’s waffle magic {ha ha}. I think the yeast makes them very light, and gives them a ton of flavor. You should totally bring waffles to the UK, they’re so good!
Denise
Thanks, Jessica! Waffles are the best, aren’t they? Thanks so much for the comment on my photography 🙂 {I don’t actually know what I’m doing, I just try 8000 angles and get a good one once in awhile LOL}
Ceara @ Ceara's Kitchen
I love the idea of waffles made with yeast – so easy to throw together in the morning! I am not sure if I have ever had yeast waffles before – can’t wait to try 🙂 These look delicious!
Denise
You should give yeasted waffles a try, Ceara! I generally stay away from yeast because I don’t want to hang around waiting for it to rise, so these waffles were the perfect solution for me 🙂 Thanks, Ceara!
Cheryl @neuroticbaker
These look and sound pretty amazing. I made yeast waffles once, but thought they were a little yeasty until I added syrup. Rosemary sounds like a great compliment!!
Denise
These definitely had a yeasty flavor…but I liked it! I am going to try next time leaving them in the fridge overnight rather than the counter, we shall see if that tones it down a bit for the non-yeasty people out there 🙂 Thanks, Cheryl!
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice
These waffles look amazing, Denise! I’ve never tried a savory version before, so I’m absolutely loving these. Rosemary and bacon sound like the perfect combination!
Denise
You have to try savory waffles, Gayle, they’re so good! I’m a sweet tooth kind of girl, but give me savory waffles and I’m happy 🙂
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Marla Meridith
These waffles look beyond amazing!!
Denise
Thanks, Marla! 🙂
Claudia @Breakfast Drama Queen
Wow, I LOVE the idea of letting them rise overnight!! And the bacon/rosemary must give them a delicious savory-sweet taste. Pinned!
Denise
Thanks, Claudia! Letting them rise overnight is so convenient, isn’t it?
April @ Girl Gone Gourmet
I need a waffle maker so I can make these!! Worth getting up for in the morning 🙂
Denise
I had ‘waffle maker’ on my list for a long time, April! It’s hard to find space for just one more kitchen gadget, isn’t it?