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Bon vivant beignets

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cup warm water
  • 7 cup bread flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup envelope active dry yeast
  • 2 cup eggs, beaten
  • 1 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup evaporated milk
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 3 cup confectioners

Preparation

Baking Directions:

Stir together warm water, sugar, and yeast in a large bowl and let sit for 10 minutes.

Whip eggs, salt and evaporated milk together.

Add egg mix and yeast together.

Add 3 cups of the flour to the egg/yeast and stir until combined.

Add the butter and continue to stir while folding in the remaining flour.

Remove dough from the bowl, place onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth.

Spray a large bowl with nonstick spray.

Put dough into the bowl and cover with plastic wrap or a towel.

Let rise in a warm place for at least 2 hours.

Preheat oil in a deep-fryer to 350 degrees F and add the confectioners' sugar to a bowl with wire basket.

Roll out dough to 1/4-inch thickness and cut into 1-inch squares.

Fry until golden in color.

Drain them for a few seconds on paper towels, and then toss in basket with confectioners' sugar.

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