Beignets with Dark Chocolate Espresso Sauce

INGREDIENTS

2 tbsp

warm water

1/2 tsp

active dry yeast

2 tsp

applesauce

1 tbsp

sugar

3 tbsp

non dairy milk

1 tsp

apple cider vinegar+1 teaspoon baking soda

3 tbsp

very hot water

1 1/4 cups

all-purpose flour

3/4 cup

canola oil (plus extra for additional batches)

Powdered sugar (for sprinkling)

Dark Chocolate Espresso Sauce:

1/2 cup

dark chocolate chips

1 tbsp

espresso powder

2 tbsp

non dairy milk