Beignets

Beignets

by Rose Barrett 2 years ago
4.6 (10)
30 minutes
542.7 kcal
82.7 g carbs
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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. 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. 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. 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