Beignets (Louisiana-style Dougnuts)

Have you seen that part in the movie "Chef" where they go to Cafe Du Monde and eat the best beignets in the world... Yeah, that's where I got the grand idea to make these bad boys and it just so happens that they turned out to be incredibly EASY and such a MAJOR MAJOR crowd pleaser...and very addictive...be careful. Anyways, hopefully you give these a go and if you do, make sure you SHARE with your friends and family. It won't be easy though... SUBSCRIBE: http://bit.ly/1mk8ehM WEBSITE: http://www.byrontalbott.com BUSINESS INQUIRY: [email protected] MAILING ADDRESS: 18653 Ventura Blvd., #655, Tarzana, CA 91356 TWITTER:   / byrontalbott   INSTAGRAM: http://followgram.me/ByronTalbott FACEBOOK:   / byrontalbottfood   PINTEREST:   / botalbott   MOST USED TOOLS: Boos Walnut Cutting Board: http://amzn.to/1LKPfLj Boos Maple Cutting Board: http://amzn.to/1Iw6tKH Tweezer Tongs: http://bit.ly/1PiuAfV KitchenAid Mixer: http://amzn.to/1KfoWfZ KitchenAid Ice Cream Attachment: http://amzn.to/1djb3i8 Vitamix: http://bit.ly/1EtVugM Induction Stove Top: http://amzn.to/1kZnP7f OXO Good Grips Container: http://amzn.to/1pJbVjj Shun Kaji Chef Knife: http://amzn.to/1UdrH4z Shun Kaji Cleaver: http://amzn.to/1GRrgnd Shun Kaji Knife Set: http://amzn.to/1LXz9eu All-Clad Sauce Pan: http://amzn.to/1Ly50oU All-Clad Fry Pan: http://amzn.to/1emXaQJ All-Clad Pot: http://amzn.to/1LKUB9p All-Clad Grill: http://amzn.to/1KvzE25 All-Clad Strainer: http://bit.ly/1Ibm4we All-Clad Mixing Bowls: http://amzn.to/1Hz2jAO Glass Bowls: http://amzn.to/1GmvN2U Cheese Board: http://bit.ly/1EUdoH2 Marble Slab: http://amzn.to/1NfP5Jg Temperature Gun: http://amzn.to/1CNO59N Pastry Bag: http://amzn.to/1KqMRsY Measuring Spoons: http://amzn.to/1T8BE1F Squeeze Bottles: http://amzn.to/1KxaRZX Sheet Tray: http://amzn.to/1T1l3N5 Silpat: http://amzn.to/1GMnn2O Wire Whisk: http://amzn.to/1GGEUPk Offset Spatula: http://amzn.to/1GMnWd8 Pasta Maker: http://bit.ly/1xIjCGD Ring Molds: http://amzn.to/1IS9Tmx Hand Grater: http://amzn.to/1gd6Jmx Box Grater: http://amzn.to/1gd7qMT Pepper Grinder: http://amzn.to/1KwXbOx Mini Carafe: http://amzn.to/1s2x7AJ Mini Glass Pitcher: http://amzn.to/1sbWpf8 Porcelain Dish: http://amzn.to/1LXS8Wi Tart Ramekin: http://amzn.to/1GGEsAI Glass Ramekins: http://amzn.to/1HGG38t Ice Cream Scoop: http://amzn.to/1GAKZ9H Metal Canoli Mold: http://amzn.to/1duJYsh Waffle Iron: http://amzn.to/1Ce3R31 Gnocchi Board: http://amzn.to/1gd7qMT INGREDIENTS: 3/4 cup warm water 3/4 cup warm evaporated milk 1 tbsp dry active yeast 1 whole egg (optional, but optimal) 1/3 cup sugar 3 tbsp melted butter 1/2 of a vanilla bean (1 tbsp vanilla extract) 3 cups bread flour 2 tsp salt 1/4 cup powdered sugar (to finish)