Fluffy Sugar-Dusted Beignets (Printable Version)
# What You'll Need:
→ Beignet Dough
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3 ½ cups regular flour
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¼ cup white sugar
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1 teaspoon dry active yeast
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1 cup lukewarm milk (around 110°F)
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2 large eggs
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1 teaspoon vanilla flavor
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¼ cup melted unsalted butter
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1 teaspoon salt
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Vegetable oil for deep frying
→ Topping
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Powdered sugar for sprinkling
# How to Make It:
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Mix lukewarm milk with the dry active yeast in a small bowl. Give it a gentle stir and leave it alone for 5-10 minutes until it gets bubbly.
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Grab a big bowl and stir together the regular flour, white sugar, and salt. Make a hole in the middle and pour in your yeast mix, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla. Stir everything until you get a sticky mixture.
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Move your sticky mixture to a lightly floured counter and work it with your hands for about 5-7 minutes until it feels smooth and stretchy.
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Put the dough in a greased bowl and cover it with a clean dish towel. Let it sit somewhere warm for 1-1.5 hours until it puffs up to twice its size.
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After your dough has grown, press it down to push out air bubbles. Move it back to your floured counter and flatten it to about ½-inch thick. Cut it into 2×2 inch squares using a pizza cutter or knife.
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Warm up vegetable oil in a big pot or deep pan until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
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Drop 3-4 squares into the hot oil at once, don't crowd them. Cook each side for 1-2 minutes until they turn golden. Lift them out with a slotted spoon and place on paper towels to soak up extra oil.
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While they're still warm, sprinkle lots of powdered sugar over your pastries and eat them right away.