Ingredients
1/2 cup lukewarm (105F) water
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
2 cups whole milk, warmed (about 105F)
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
Preparation
8 HRS PRIOR: combine warm water granulated sugar yeast.
Let stand (proof) 10 minutes until foamy.
Stir in
warm milk melted butter salt.
Beat in the flour until smooth; (this may be done using a hand mixer on low speed).
Wrap bowl tightly with plastic wrap and let stand overnight (or for 8 hours) on the countertop - do not refrigerate.
When ready to cook, stir the eggs, vanilla extract and baking soda into the batter.
