Overnight Beignets with Strawberry Powdered Sugar

INGREDIENTS

2 cups

freeze-dried strawberries

1 cup

powdered sugar

2 tbsp

warm water (99 degrees F to 105 degrees F)

2 1/2 tsp

(1 package) active dry yeast

1/4 cup

plus a pinch of granulated sugar

1/2 cup

warm browned butter

1 cup

whole milk, warmed slightly

large egg, lightly beaten

3 1/2 cups

to 4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for rolling

1 tsp

salt

1/2 tsp

baking powder

Canola oil, for frying

1 cup

powdered sugar (for dusting the baking sheet)