Beignets
["1/2 c. warm water", "1 pkg. dry yeast", "2 tsp. sugar", "3/4 c. milk", "1/2 tsp. vanilla", "1/4 c. unsalted butter, melted", "1 egg, lightly beaten", "1/3 c. sugar", "1 tsp. salt", "1/2 tsp. grated nutmeg", "3 1/2 c. flour", "vegetable oil (for frying)", "powdered sugar"]
["In a small bowl, combine water, yeast and 2 teaspoons sugar. Let stand about 10 minutes, until yeast foams.", "Meanwhile, combine milk, vanilla, butter, egg, 1/3 cup sugar, salt and nutmeg.", "Stir in the yeast mixture.", "Add the flour, one cup at a time, mixing well after each addition.", "After three cups have been added, knead in the remaining flour, 1 to 2 tablespoons at a time.", "Knead until smooth, about 10 minutes.", "Place dough in an oiled bowl, turning to coat.", "Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled in bulk, about 1 1/2 hours.", "Punch down dough and roll to a 1/2-inch thickness.", "Cut the dough into 2-inch diamond shapes.", "Place on ungreased baking sheets.", "Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.", "Pour oil to a depth of 3-inches in a heavy pot or fryer.", "Heat to 365\u00b0 and fry the beignets, 4 or 5 at a time, for 2 to 3 minutes on each side.", "Drain on paper towel and place in a warm oven while frying the remaining beignets.", "Sprinkle with powdered sugar before serving warm.", "Makes about 30."]
["warm water", "yeast", "sugar", "milk", "vanilla", "unsalted butter", "egg", "sugar", "salt", "nutmeg", "flour", "vegetable oil", "powdered sugar"]