Buttermilk Beignets

Ingredients

This recipe will make 30-35 beignets.

And can be made with any type of milk, I had buttermilk on hand, and it made a terrific beignet.

Step 1
In a small bowl dissolve yeast and add 1 tsp of sugar in water Let sit about 5-7 minutes until mixture gets bubbly and foamy Melt butter and let cool
Step 2
Put the flour, remaining sugar and salt into the bowl of a stand mixer with a dough hook In another bowl lightly beat egg yolks, buttermilk, vanilla, and butter then add that to dry ingredients With the mixer on low, continue to mix the ingredients with the for five minutes. Dough should b silky and a bit sticky
Step 3
Drizzle a small amount of oil in a large bowl, then turn dough into bowl. Turn dough around to coat the entire surface with the oil. Cover with a dish towel, and leave in a warm place for two hours, until dough doubles in size
Step 4
Turn dough onto a lightly floured board or counter and knead lightly five or six times, then roll out into a 1/2" thick rectangle About 10"x12" Cut into 2" squares
Step 5
Put enough oil in a fryer or wok to a depth of 3" Heat oil to 350 degrees F Fry in batches of 4-6 at a time depending on space. Do not crowd them (I use my wok for this because I get a lot of surface area) Fry for 2-3 minutes turning frequently, until both sides are golden brown Drain on paper towels, and when still warm cover with sifted powdered sugar to coat well Serve at once