Disney's Princess Frog Beignets (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Dough

01 - 1 cup milk, very warm
02 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar, divided
03 - 2 1/2 teaspoons dry active yeast
04 - 1 large egg, at room temperature
05 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
06 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
07 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
08 - 2 3/4 cups all purpose flour (up to 3 cups as needed)

→ Frying & Topping

09 - Vegetable or peanut oil for frying
10 - Powdered sugar for serving

# Instructions:

01 - Whisk milk, 2 tablespoons sugar and yeast together and let sit for 5 minutes until activated.
02 - Stir in remaining sugar, egg, butter, vanilla and salt.
03 - Gradually add flour and knead with dough hook for 3-4 minutes until elastic and smooth but still sticky.
04 - Cover bowl with cling wrap and let rise for 2 hours or refrigerate overnight until doubled.
05 - Heat 2 inches of oil in deep-frying pan to 350°F.
06 - Roll dough to ½-inch thickness on floured surface and cut into 1-2 inch squares.
07 - Fry 4-5 squares at a time for 2-2½ minutes, flipping halfway through.
08 - Drain on paper towels, cool for 5 minutes, then dust generously with powdered sugar.

# Notes:

01 - Beignets are best served immediately while fresh
02 - Dough should be sticky - resist adding too much flour
03 - Oil temperature must be hot enough for proper puffing

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