Ingredients
- 1 cup warm water 110°F
- 6 tablespoons granulated sugar divided
- 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 large whole egg + 1 large yolk
- 2/3 cup whole milk warm
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 4 1/3 cups all-purpose flour plus more if needed
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- Vegetable oil for deep-frying
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the warm water, 3 tablespoons granulated sugar, and the active dry yeast. Stir and let sit for 10 minutes until the mixture becomes foamy.
- In another bowl, whisk together the remaining 3 tablespoons sugar, egg and yolk, warm milk, and vanilla extract. In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and salt.
- Gradually add the egg mixture, yeast mixture, and melted butter into the dry ingredients, stirring until a dough forms. If the dough is too wet, add 1 tablespoon more of flour at a time until it is easier to work with.
- Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth. Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm spot for about 1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
- Roll the risen dough out on a floured surface to about 1/2-inch thickness. Cut the dough into roughly 1.5- to 2-inch squares. In a deep pot, heat the vegetable oil to 360°F.
- Fry the dough squares in small batches for 1-2 minutes per side until they are golden and puffy. Remove with a slotted spoon, drain on paper towels, and dust liberally with powdered sugar. Serve warm.
