INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup whole milk
• 2 tbsp salted butter
• 1 package rapid rise yeast
• 1/3 cup white sugar
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 egg
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• Canola oil, for frying
• Powdered sugar, for dusting

HOW TO MAKE IT

1. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine milk and butter and heat in 30-second intervals until the butter is melted.
2. Pour the mixture into the bowl of a stand mixer and whisk in the yeast, sugar, salt, and egg.
3. Mix in the flour with a spatula until a dough begins to form.
4. Attach the dough hook and knead on medium speed for 5 minutes.
5. Cover the bowl and let the dough rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 2 hours.
6. Roll the dough out on a floured surface to about 1/2 inch thickness.
7. Use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut the beignets. Cut a small slit at the top of each heart to help them keep their shape.
8. Heat canola oil in a large cast iron pan to 360°F.
9. Fry the beignets for about 90 seconds per side, or until golden brown.
10. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to cool. Dust with powdered sugar and enjoy.