Be warned, however: The dough is supposed to be quite sticky (it’s moisture that helps the fritters rise up nice and airy), so generously flour your work surface and rolling pin. Hands-On Time: 40 minutes Total Time: 1 hour, 40 minutes Makes 24 beignets

Ingredients

1 cup lukewarm water1 tablespoon instant yeast5 tablespoons granulated sugar, divided2 large eggs2 tablespoons butter, melted½ teaspoon vanilla extract3¼ cups all-purpose flour½ teaspoon kosher salt6 cups canola oilConfectioners’ sugar, for serving

Directions