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•   2/3 cup whole milk (warm)
•   1/4 cup granulated sugar
•   1 packet instant yeast
•   1 egg (large; room temp)
•   2 tsp vanilla extract
•   3 tbsp unsalted butter (melted & cooled)
•   2 1/3 cups all purpose flour
•   1 1/4 tsp salt
•   neutral oil (for frying)
•   powdered sugar (for dusting)

Ingredients are subject to availability at local stores. Unavailable items will be automatically substituted at best-effort.

1. Activate the yeast
In a bowl, whisk together warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let sit 5 minutes until slightly foamy.

2. Make the dough
Whisk in egg, vanilla, and melted butter.
Add flour and salt gradually, mixing until a soft dough forms.

3. Knead
Knead 5–6 minutes (by hand or mixer) until smooth and slightly tacky, not sticky.

4. First rise
Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm spot for 1–1½ hours, until doubled.

5. Roll & cut
Punch down dough and roll to ¼-inch thickness.
Cut into 2½-inch squares using a knife or pizza cutter.

(Optional but recommended)
Let cut dough rest 10–15 minutes before frying for extra fluff.

6. Fry
Heat oil to 350°F. Fry 3–4 at a time, 1–2 minutes per side, until golden and puffed.
Drain on paper towels.

7. Finish
Dust generously with powdered sugar while warm. Don’t be shy.