VANILLA BEIGNETS

INSTRUCTIONS

• Preheat the oil in a deep fat fryer or large saucepan.

• In a large bowl, mix the egg yolks, sugar, yogurt and split and scored vanilla bean.

• Add the flour with the baking powder and mix well. Beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form and fold them gently into the previous mixture.

• When the oil has come to temperature 340-355°F (or 170-180°C) on your thermometer, tip in the small dough balls using a teaspoon.

• Give them a golden brown color by turning them over midway through the cooking process (approx. 2 minutes for each side).

• Place them on a plate covered with kitchen paper.

• Sprinkle with confectioners sugar and serve warm.