Easy Springtime Berry Beignets | Recipe Saver

Ingredients

• ***For the beignets:***
• 1/4 cup butter, room temperature
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons warm water, 120-130 degrees F, divided
• 1/2 cup evaporated milk
• 1 (.25-ounce) package quick-rise yeast
• 1 large egg
• 3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more, to taste, for dusting a work surface
• neutral oil, to taste
• ***Optional, for serving:***
• confectioners' sugar, to taste
• berries, optional, to taste, of your choice
• whipped cream, to taste