Beignets
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Description
A traditional New Orleans-style recipe for their famous beignets! Grab a cafe au lait and you're set!
Ingredients
- 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 ½ cups warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
- ½ cup white sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 7 cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup shortening
- 1 quart vegetable oil for frying
- ¼ cup confectioners' sugar
Directions
- 1. In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add sugar, salt, eggs, evaporated milk, and blend well. Mix in 4 cups of the flour and beat until smooth. Add the shortening, and then the remaining 3 cups of flour. Cover and chill for up to 24 hours.
- 2. Roll out dough 1/8 inch thick. Cut into 2 1/2 inch squares. Fry in 360 degree F (180 degrees C) hot oil. If beignets do not pop up, oil is not hot enough. Drain onto paper towels.
- 3. Shake confectioners' sugar on hot beignets. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
serving: 10 servings
calories: 542.7 kcal
carbohydrates: 82.7 g
protein: 12.4 g
saturated fat: 4 g
cholesterol: 44.5 mg
sodium: 276.6 mg
fiber: 2.6 g
sugar: 15.8 g
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