Beignets

• 1 package dry yeast
• 1/2 cup warm water
• 1/2 cup evaporated milk
• 1 egg beaten
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 2 tablespoons melted butter
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3 cups all purpose flour
• 3 to 4 cups peanuts oil for deep frying
• Confectioners sugar, for garnish
• Cinnamon sugar, for garnish

1. In a bowl of a kitchen aid mixer dissolve yeast in warm water.
2. Add the milk and next 5 ingredients.
3. Then beat in flour, 1 cup at a time, on medium-high speed for 1 minute.
4. Dough will be sticky.
5. Work 1/4 of the dough at a time.
6. Place on a well floured board and roll dough to about 1/8 inch thick.
7. Cut dough into 2 inch squares (irregular shapes are OK).
8. Preheat oil to 370 degrees.
9. Fry squares in oil, just a few at a time.
10. When they rise to the surface, flip and cook until golden brown.
11. Drain on paper towels.
12. Dust with powdered sugar, or cinnamon sugar.
13. Serve warm.

yeast, water, milk, egg, vanilla, butter, sugar, salt, flour, peanuts oil, confectioners sugar, cinnamon sugar

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/beignets-recipe.html (may not work)