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Ingredients
- 1 (1/4-ounce) envelope active dry yeast
- 3/4 cup warm water (about 110 degrees)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for surface and baking sheet
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 large egg
- 8 cups safflower oil, for bowl and frying
- Confectioners' sugar, for coating
Preparation
Step 1
Using a standing mixer fitted with a dough hook, mix together yeast, warm water, and granulated sugar. Let stand until foamy, about 5 minutes.
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and nutmeg. While mixing yeast mixture on medium speed, add butter. In a smaller bowl, lightly whisk together milk and egg using a fork before adding to the yeast-butter mixture.
Mix in 1 1/2 cups flour mixture to combine, then add 1 3/4 cups more flour mixture and mix until thoroughly incorporated. Turn out dough onto a lightly floured surface.
Knead in remaining 1/4 cup flour mixture by hand until dough is smooth, about 5 minutes.
Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover loosely with plastic wrap, and let stand in a warm, draft-free spot until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
Turn out dough onto a lightly floured surface and punch down. Using a lightly floured rolling pin, roll out dough to a 12-inch square.
Using a pizza wheel or sharp knife, cut dough into 3-inch squares. Transfer squares to a floured baking sheet and cover loosely with plastic wrap. Let rise in a warm, draft-free spot for 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, heat oil in a medium pot or deep-fryer until it registers 350 degrees on a deep-fry thermometer.
Working in batches, add a few squares to the oil and fry, rolling them around constantly with a slotted spoon or spider, until golden brown all over, 1 to 2 minutes.
Transfer beignets to a paper towel-lined baking sheet to drain.
Coat with confectioners' sugar, and repeat process with remaining dough and more confectioners' sugar. Serve warm.