Ingredients

The following ingredients have 15 Servings
  • 3/4 cup whole milk
  • 1/4 oz active dry yeast ((1 pkg))
  • 2 2/3 cups all purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 egg, (beaten)
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt
  • 2 Tbsp unsalted butter, (softened)
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • Vegetable oil for frying
  • 1 - 2 cups confectioners sugar
  • *brown paper bag

Instruction

  • Heat the milk over low heat to 105 - 110 degrees. Pour into a small bowl or measuring cup and whisk in the yeast. Let stand for a couple minutes until it begins to activate and froth.
  • Combine the flour, sugar, egg, salt, and butter in the bowl of a stand mixer and beat with the paddle attachment until combined.
  • Pour in the milk/yeast mixture and vanilla and beat until just combined. Switch to the dough hook and knead the mixture for 3-4 mins. Mixture will be smooth, but still quite tacky.
  • Rub a little vegetable oil in a large bowl and turn the dough into the bowl, turning once to coat.
  • Cover tightly with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator to chill at least 4 hours or overnight.
  • Fill a heavy bottomed pot (a dutch oven will work) with at least 2 inches of vegetable oil. Fit the pot with a deep fry cooking thermometer and heat oil to 375 degrees.
  • While the oil heats, remove the dough from the refrigerator and turn it onto a well-floured surface.
  • Roll or stretch the dough into a rectangle (about 6 x 16 inches), about 1/2 inch thick. Use a sharp knife to cut into 18 - 2 inch squares.
  • Line a baking sheet with paper towels and pour 1 cup confectioners sugar into a brown bag. Set aside.
  • Once the oil is up to temperature, carefully slide 4-5 squares of dough into the oil. Fry until golden brown on one side and using a spider strainer or a slotted spoon, turn the beignets to the other side to brown. Beignets will be done in about 3 minutes total.
  • Remove and drain on the lined baking sheet and then shake the still hot beignets in the confectioners sugar in the paper bag. Repeat with remaining dough.
  • Serve warm, with additional confectioners sugar if desired.