Delightful little dough bites tossed in sweet vanilla sugar, perfect for brunch or a sweet treat.

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In a bowl, combine warm milk and sugar, then sprinkle the yeast over the top. Allow it to sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.
In another bowl, mix flour and a pinch of salt.
Slowly mix the yeast mixture into the flour, incorporating real vanilla as you do, forming a dough.
Knead the dough until smooth and elastic, about 5-7 minutes.
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it, and let it rise for about 1 hour.
Once risen, roll the dough into small balls, about the size of a golf ball.
Heat oil in a deep pan and carefully drop the dough balls into the hot oil, frying until golden brown on all sides.
Remove from oil and immediately toss in a sugar-vanilla mixture.

Serve with fresh fruit compote or chocolate sauce for dipping. Can be frozen for longer storage.

Keywords: beignet, dessert, vanilla, sweet, fried, bites