Beignets

• total time: 37 minutes

Ingredients

Recipe (made 24):

1/2 cups + 1/3 cup whole milk, warm

1/4 cup sugar

1 pack Instant yeast

1 egg ,room temp

2 tsp vanilla extract

2 1/3 cup flour

1 1/4 tsp salt

3 tbsp unsalted butter,softened

Oil

Powdered sugar

Honey

Directions

Activate the yeast

In a small bowl, whisk together warm milk, sugar and yeast,

Add in melted butter, and egg.

stir in flour and salt gradually until a soft dough forms.

Knead for 5–6 minutes (by hand or mixer) until smooth and slightly tacky but not sticky.

Let it rise

Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a towel or plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm spot for 1 to 1½ hours, until doubled in size.

Roll and cut

Punch down the dough and roll it out on a lightly floured surface to about ¼ inch (0.6 cm) thick.

Cut into 2½-inch (6 cm) squares using a sharp knife or pizza cutter.

Fry

Heat oil in a deep pot to 350°F (175°C).

Fry beignets 3–4 at a time for 1–2 minutes per side, until golden brown and puffed.

Remove and drain on paper towels.

Dust & serve

Generously dust with powdered sugar while still warm — don’t be shy, it’s part of the charm!

Serve immediately (they’re best fresh and fluffy).