Beignets

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1/4-ounce packet active dry yeast

1

3

cup warm water

tablespoons sugar, divided

1/4

cup of milk

tablespoons unsalted butter

3

Oil for frying

Powdered sugar

egg yolk

teaspoon vanilla extract

cups all-purpose flour

2

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INGREDIENTS

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1

Dissolve the yeast in the warm water. Add one tablespoon of the sugar. Allow the yeast to sit for 10 minutes to activate.

Activate the yeast

2

Heat the milk and butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat until the butter is melted and the temperature reaches 120 degrees with a candy thermometer.

Heat the milk

3

Combine the flour and remaining two tablespoons of sugar. Add the yeast mixture and warmed milk to the flour and mix for two minutes using a dough hook.

Add the flour

4

Add the egg yolk and vanilla extract. Continue to whisk for another minute. D Lightly coat the top of the dough with oil. Cover the dough with a towel and allow it to rise in a warm place for one hour.

Add the egg and vanilla

5

Turn the dough out onto a flour cutting board or workspace. Roll the dough out to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut the dough into 2 x 3-inch strips.

Cut the dough

6

Heat 2-3 inches of oil over medium heat until it reaches 375 degrees. Place 3-4 dough strips at a time into the hot oil. Fry for 30-45 seconds. Carefully spoon some hot oil over the top of the dough. Turn the beignets over and fry for another 30-45 seconds.

Fry the beignets

7

Serve and enjoy!

Strain the beignets from the hot oil and place them on a layer of paper towels to drain. Serve hot with powdered sugar.

Nutrition Info

Yield

24 beignets

calories

262kcal per serving

Time

1 minute

FAT

8.5 g per serving

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