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| Beignets |
Recipe Type: Dessert
Ingredients
- 1 envelope active dry yeast
- 1 1/2 cups warm water (approx. 105°)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 7 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup shortening, softened
- oil for deep frying
- powdered sugar
Instructions
- In large bowl, sprinkle yeast over the warm water; stir to dissolve and let stand for 5 minutes. Add sugar, salt, beaten eggs, and evaporated milk. Whisk or use electric mixer to blend thoroughly. Add 4 cups of the flour; beat until smooth. Add shortening; gradually blend in remaining flour. Cover with plastic wrap and chill at least 4 hours or overnight. Roll out on floured board to 1/8-inch thickness. Cut into 2 1/2 to 3-inch squares. Deep fry at 360° for 2 to 3 minutes until lightly browned on both sides. Drain on paper towels and sprinkle generously with powdered sugar. Serve hot with coffee.
- Dough can cut and frozen, separated in container with waxed paper.