Ingredients

The following ingredients have 36 Servings
  • 3/4 cup filtered water
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter (room temperature)
  • 1 large egg (about 2 ounces, lightly beaten)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3-1/2 cups bread flour
  • 2 teaspoons bread machine yeast
  • Oil for deep frying
  • Confectioners' sugar for sprinkling on Beignets

Instruction

  • Add water, milk, vanilla extract, unsalted butter, egg, sugar, salt, bread flour and yeast in that order to pan of bread machine. Start machine on dough cycle. When kneading is complete, remove dough from bread machine pan, place in oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate over night. The next day, remove dough from the refrigerator 1 hour before wanting to roll it out.
  • Preheat oil to 360° F.
  • On a lightly floured surface roll dough out to about 1/4-inch thickness. Cut into 2-inch x 3-inch rectangles. Deep fry, flipping constantly until golden brown (about 1 minute). Drain Beignets on paper towels. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar. Serve immediately. Yield: 3 dozen Beignets.