Mary’s Favorite New Orleans Beignets Recipe

Ingredients

• ¾ cup water
• ½ cup whole milk
• ⅓ cup granulated sugar plus 1 teaspoon
• 1 package dry yeast (1½ teaspoons)
• 1 large egg
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened at room temperature
• 3½ cup all-purpose flour plus more for dusting your work surface
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon or nutmeg (optional)
• 1 tablespoon vegetable or canola oil to brush bowl
• Vegetable or canola oil
• A generous coating of powdered sugar (about 1 ½ cups)