1 and 1/2 cups warm water, between 110 and 115 degrees (F)

2/3 cup granulated sugar

2 and 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast

2 large eggs, at room temperature

1 cup evaporated milk

2 and 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

7 cups bread flour

1 and 1/2 teaspoons salt

5 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature

4 cups peanut oil, for deep frying

2 cups confectioners’ sugar