Pumpkin Spice Beignets

No Halloween is complete without some yummy homemade Pumpkin Spice Beignets, based off of the ones at the Mint Julep Bar at the Disneyland Resort.

Ingredients:

• 3 1/2 C Flour
• 1/2 Tsp Baking Soda
• 4 C Powdered Sugar
• 2 Tbsp Pumpkin Spice
• 3 Tsp Quick Rise Yeast
• 1/4 Tsp Salt
• 2 1/2 Tbsp Sugar
• Canola Oil
• 1 1/2 C Buttermilk
• 3/4 C Milk

Directions:

1. Heat milk in a small pan until it starts to bubble.
2. Add buttermilk and transfer the liquid to the bowl of a stand mixer.
3. Mix yeast and sugar and let sit for five minutes.
4. Add flour, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin spice.
5. Mix on a low speed for about five minutes until dough comes together. It should be a wet and sticky consistency.
6. Remove the bowl from machine and cover the bowl with a dry towel or plastic wrap and let it rest for one hour.
7. Add two inches deep of canola oil to a deep pan and heat to 375º.
8. Add some flour to the top of the dough gently folding it into a ball shape.
9. Add flour to your counter and roll the dough flat about a half inch thick.
10. Using your Mickey shape cutter, cut out your Mickey’s.
11. Drop into oil and let it cook for 2-3 minutes turning half way.
12. Drain on a paper towel and dust with powder sugar.

You can let them cool, but I love burning my mouth because to me, that is when they are the most enjoyable.

-Dezi