French Market Beignets

Ingredients

• 1 (1/4-ounce) envelope active dry yeast
• 1 cup warm water (105° to 115°)
• 3/4 cup evaporated milk
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 4 to 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• Vegetable oil
• Sifted powdered sugar

Preparation

1. Combine yeast and warm water in a 2-cup liquid measuring cup; let stand 5 minutes.
2. Combine yeast mixture, evaporated milk, and next 3 ingredients. Gradually stir in enough flour to make a soft dough. Cover and chill 8 hours.
3. Turn dough out onto a well-floured surface; knead 5 or 6 times. Roll dough into a 15- x 12 1/2-inch rectangle; cut into 2 1/2-inch squares.
4. Pour oil to depth of 3 to 4 inches into a Dutch oven; heat to 375°. Fry 3 or 4 beignets at a time, 1 minute on each side or until golden. Drain; sprinkle with powdered sugar.