Traditional Buttermilk Beignets with Cinnamon Powdered Sugar

I've never attempted to make beignets nor have I ever tried them, and until a few days ago I didn't even know how to pronounce the word. Well, with the help of Joy the Baker, these tasty doughnut-like treats are perfect (especially when they are warm and fresh). These are traditionally eaten during Mardi Gras in New Orleans and else where, but aren't always eaten with powdered sugar on top (that is America for you). Either way, these were relatively easy to make and I would make them again in a heartbeat. Try them yourself!

*Makes: about 2 dozen, depending on size

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup (180ml) milk
• 1 1/2 cups (360g) buttermilk
• 4 tsp active dry yeast
• 3 tbsp granulated sugar
• 4-4 1/2 cups (520-580g) strong bread flour, plus about 1 cup (130g) extra for flouring the work surface
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp salt
• Vegetable oil for frying
• Powdered sugar and cinnamon combined for serving, 1-2 cups (120-240g) powdered sugar mixed with 4-8 tbsp of cinnamon

Voodoo Style Krispy Kreme Copycat Donuts

Ever since I heard about Voodoo Doughnut in Portland, I have been wanting to go there just for their unbelievably mouth-watering donuts. Obviously being across the pond, I figured I wouldn't have a chance to go there any time soon. So, I decided to recreate some of their donuts in my very own kitchen. I made Krispy Kreme copycat donuts again, but I added some Cookie Crisp, chocolate Cheerios, Coco Pops, and Froot Loops on top. If this sounds like your kind of donut, then check out the recipe below!

*Makes: 50 donuts, depending on size of cookie cutter used

Ingredients

For the dough:

• 2 cups (480ml) milk
• 1/2 cup (120g) butter
• 2/3 cup (140g) granulated sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp yeast
• 4 eggs (beaten)
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp cinnamon
• 5 cups (650g) self raising flour

For the glaze:

• 3 cups (400g) icing sugar, sifted
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp vanilla
• 1/2 cup (120ml) cold water

For cereal toppings (you can use any cereal you desire): 

• 1 handful of Cookie Crisp
• 1 handful of chocolate Cheerios
• 1 handful of Coco Pops
• 1 handful of Froot Loops