Episode Eight | Beignets 😍 1 and 1/2 cups warm water, between 110 and 115 degrees (F) 2/3 cup granulated sugar 2 and 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast 2 large eggs, at room temperature 1 cup evaporated milk 2 and 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 7 cups bread flour 1 and 1/2 teaspoons salt 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature 4 cups peanut oil, for deep frying 2 cups confectioners’ sugar 1. Add water, sugar, and butter to a bowl. Mix and let sit for 10 minutes 2. Beat eggs in stand mixer. Add vanilla and evaporated milk. Add half the flour. 3. Turn to low and add yeast mixture 4. Add the butter and the rest of the flour. Mix until cohesive 5. Rest for 2 hours in fridge 6. Heat oil in a pan while you roll out the dough. 7. Cut into squares 1/4 inch thick 8. Drop into oil for 90ish seconds 9. Coat in powdered sugar #cooking #recipe #beignets #neworleans #dessert