In large bowl, combine all ingredients in order listed; mix just until blended. Cover; let rise in warm, draft-free place until doubled, about 1 hour. Or, cover and refrigerate overnight, if desired.
Stir down batter; bake in hot, greased waffle iron until steaming stops and waffles are golden brown. Serve immediately with your favorite toppings. ++++++++++++++++++++
* FEATHER-LIGHT WAFFLES Separate eggs. Beat yolks lightly with fork; add as directed for whole eggs. Cover and reserve egg whites in refrigerator. Immediately before cooking waffles, beat egg whites with electric mixer until stiff, but not dry; fold gently into batter. * SPICED WAFFLES Stir 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon or ground cardamom or 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg into batter.
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