“Tiana’s Man Catching Beignets”

• 3/4 cup warm water

• 1 (.25-ounce) packet active dry yeast

• 1/2 cup evaporated milk

• 1/3 cup sugar

• Pinch of salt

• 1 large egg

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 4 cups bread flour

• 1/2 tsp Nutmeg (optional)

• 3 tablespoons melted butter

• 1 qt vegetable oil (any flavorless oil)

• Honey

• Powdered sugar

Dirctions:

1. In a large bowl or stand mixer, combine warm water and yeast. Let it sit until dissolve for about 5 minutes.

2. Whisk evaporated milk, sugar, salt, egg and vanilla extract. Add it to the yeast mixture.

3. Mix in 2 cups flour and nutmeg (if using) and continue mixing for about 2 minutes

4. Add melted butter, and remaining flour mix until dough is sticky but smooth. Add in additional flour if needed.

5. Turn dough on lightly floured surface and knead for 1-2 minutes Place dough in a oiled bowl, turning once to coat the dough. Cover loosely with a clean cloth and let rise in a warm area for about 2 hours or until doubled.

6. Punch the dough down- remove the dough from the bowl.

7. Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface into ¼ - 1/3 inch thick. Then cut out dough into 1 1/2 or 2″ squares with a pizza cutter. Let it rest for about 10 minutes before frying.

8. Working in batches, about 5 at a time, fry the dough squares until they are puffy and golden brown. Remove from the oil, drain on the paper towels and drizzle with honey and dust with a generous amount of powdered sugar.

9. Serve hot with Café au lait!!