Beignets

Ingredients

• ½ c (120 ml) warm water (105-110ºF / 40-43ºC)
• ¼ c (50 g) granulated sugar + 1 tsp (4 g), divided
• 1 (0.25-oz/7 g) active dry yeast
• ½ c (120 ml) boiling water
• ½ c (120 ml) evaporated milk
• 2 Tbsp (28 g) unsalted butter, melted
• ½ tsp (3 g) salt
• 1 large (50 g) egg
• 4 c (508 g) bread flour + additional for rolling
• 4 c (896 ml) vegetable oil + additional for oiling bowl
• Confectioners' sugar, for dusting