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:
In a large bowl or stand mixer, combine warm water and yeast. Let it sit until dissolve for about 5 minutes.
Whisk evaporated milk, sugar, salt, egg and vanilla extract. Add it to the yeast mixture.
Mix in 2 cups flour and nutmeg (if using) and continue mixing for about 2 minutes
Add melted butter, and remaining flour mix until dough is sticky but smooth. Add in additional flour if needed.
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.
Punch the dough down- remove the dough from the bowl.
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.
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.
Serve hot with Café au lait!!