INGREDIENTS

- 3/4 cup lukewarm water
- 1/4 oz active dry yeast
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup evaporated milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 tbsp melted butter
- Corn oil or other flavorless oil
- Powdered sugar
- Local Hive Honey

DIRECTIONS

1. In a large bowl or stand mixer, combine lukewarm water and yeast. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until it dissolves.
2. Lightly whisk eggs, evaporated milk, vanilla extract, salt and sugar together. Add to the yeast mixture.
3. Mix in about 2 cups of the flour and continue mixing by hand or with a dough mixer. If using a stand mixer, mix for 1-2 minutes.
4. Add melted butter and mix until the dough is sticky but smooth. If needed, sprinkle in additional flour to make the dough soft.
5. Turn the dough on a lightly floured surface and knead for 1-2 minutes. Place the dough in a greased bowl and turn it once so it’s coated. Cover loosely with a clean cloth and let rise in a warm, draft-free place for about 2 hours or until doubled.
6. Punch the dough down and remove it from the bowl.
7. Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface until it’s about 1/3 inch thick. Then cut the dough into 2″ squares with a sharp knife or pizza cutter. Let them rest for about 10 minutes before frying.
8. Working in batches so as to not crowd the oil, fry the dough squares until they are puffy and golden brown.
9. Remove from the oil and dry on paper towels.
10. Immediately drizzle with honey and dust with powdered sugar, then serve hot.

Recipe sourced from africanbites.com