Malted Yeast Waffles - Red Star® Yeast

Ingredients

• 2 large Honeycrisp apples (peeled and diced)
• 1/2 cup apple cider or juice
• 1/3 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries
• Zest of 1 orange
• Pinch of salt (optional)
• 2 1/4 cups whole milk
• 1/2 cup malted milk powder
• 8 tablespoons unsalted butter (cut into 8 pieces)
• 1/2 teaspoon table salt
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup warm water (110-115°F)
• 1 (0.25oz) package (7g) or 2 1/4 teaspoons Platinum Yeast
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 large eggs
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• Chopped pecans
• Butter
• Maple syrup