Lazy Weekend Yeasted Waffles · Faith Middleton's Food Schmooze

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup warm water ((110 to 115ºF))
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 (1/4-oz.) packet active dry yeast (2-1/4 teaspoons)
• 3 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
• 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter (melted and cooled to room temperature)
• 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 2 cups whole milk
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• coconut oil (for brushing the waffle iron)
• room-temperature butter (for serving)
• pure maple syrup (for serving)