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‍🍴 Beignets No trip to New Orleans needed for these Beignets - warm, pillowy, and dusted with powdered sugar, these fried dough treats are sure to transport your taste buds to the Big Easy. Ingredients: - ¾ cup lukewarm water - 3 ½ teaspoons active dry yeast - large eggs - ½ cup whole milk - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted) - ¼ cup granulated sugar (plus 2 tablespoons) - 4 cups bread flour (plus more for dusting) - ½ teaspoon kosher salt - 8 cups canola oil (for frying, plus more for greasing) - powdered sugar (for topping) Preparation: 1. Pour the water into a medium bowl or large liquid measuring cup and sprinkle the yeast over the top. Let stand for about 5 minutes, until foamy. 2. Add the eggs, milk, melted butter, and sugar, and whisk to combine. 3. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. 4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring with a flexible spatula to form a shaggy dough. Turn the dough out onto a clean surface and use your hands to knead until it comes together in a smooth ball, about 2 minutes. 5. Grease a clean large bowl with canola oil. Transfer the dough to the greased bowl and cover tightly with plastic wrap. Let the dough rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour. 6. Punch the dough down with your fist, then turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. 7. Roll the dough into a large rectangle, about ¼ inch (6 mm) thick. With a sharp knife, cut the dough into 2-inch (5 cm) squares, then transfer the squares to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. 8. Heat the canola oil in a large pot over medium-high heat until it reaches 350˚F (180˚C). 9. Lower the dough squares, 3-4 at a time, into the hot oil. As soon as the beignets puff up, use tongs or a kitchen spider to gently flip them over. Fry until golden brown on both sides, flipping as needed, 2-3 minutes more. Transfer the beignets to a wire rack to drain. 10. Dust the beignets with powdered sugar and serve warm. 🕒 Total Time: 1 hr 45 min Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes 👉 Follow @FoodSimp for more recipes!