Classic Vanilla French Beignets (Light and Pillowy) - My Home Made Recipe

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup (120 ml) whole milk, lukewarm
• 1/2 cup (120 ml) water, lukewarm
• 2 tablespoons (28 g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
• 1 large egg, room temperature
• 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup (50 g) granulated sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons fine salt
• 4 cups (480 g) all-purpose flour, plus more for rolling
• 2 teaspoons instant yeast
• 6 cups (1.4 L) neutral oil, such as vegetable or canola, for frying
• 1 1/2 cups (180 g) powdered sugar, for dusting