Ingredients:

 (makes 35-40 beignets) .

•  ¾ cup lukewarm water . 

• 1 .25-ounce packet active dry yeast . 

• ½ cup evaporated milk . 

• ⅓ cup sugar . 

• 1/4 tsp salt
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• 1 egg .

•  1 tsp vanilla extract . 

• 4 cups all-purpose flour . 

• 3 tbsp melted butter . 

• Neutral oil (for frying) .

•  powdered sugar (for dusting) 

Directions: .

1.  In a large bowl, combine the water and yeast. 

2.  Let the mixture rest for 5-10 minutes ( should look frothy). 
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3.  Whisk in the evaporated milk, sugar, salt, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract in your the yeast mixture. .

4.  Fold in in the flour and continue mixing until well combined.

5.  Pour the dough onto a floured surface and knead for 3-5 minutes. 

6. Place the dough in a greased bowl and cover with a cloth to let rise (in a warm place) for about 2 hours or until doubled in size. 

7. Punch the dough down and remove it from the bowl . 

8. Roll out the dough on a floured surface until it is about ¼ – ⅓ inch thick. 

9. Cut the dough into 1 ½ to 2” squares or rectangles with a sharp knife or pizza cutter. 

10.  Let the squares rest for 10 minutes before frying.


11. Working in batches to not crowd the oil (1-2 pieces at a time), fry the dough squares until puffy and golden brown. 

ENJOY