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Special equipment: Good quality waffle iron with adjustable settings and that turns upside down, preferably cast iron.
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Put the flour in the bowl of a standing mixer fitted with a dough hook.
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Whisk together the eggs, and then add the milk, vanilla extract, vanilla seeds and honey in a large bowl.
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Add the mixture to the flour and mix for 1 minute.
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Add the yeast and continue to mix until the dough becomes smooth, about 5 minutes.
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Begin adding the butter, at low speed, piece by piece and continue mixing until it's incorporated into the dough.
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Add the salt, increase the speed to high and continue mixing until the dough becomes a shiny solid mass and totally pulls away from the bottom and sides of the bowl, 10 to 15 minutes.
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The dough needs to be very elastic, you shouldn't be able to break the dough when pulled.
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Add the sugar and mix until it is just incorporated, about 1 minute.
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Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
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Divide the dough into 48 even pieces, roll into balls, place on the parchment, cover with clean cotton towels and let rise in a warm area until almost tripled in size, anywhere from 1 1/2 to 3 hours.
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Heat the waffle iron to 400 degrees F. Lightly spray the waffle iron with nonstick spray or brush with melted butter.
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Cook the waffles until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side.
