Beignets
From shandy 17 years ago
- 30 minutes to make
- Serves 20
These beignets are wonderful! The texture is perfect and I think next time I make these I will add a little vanilla. It may not make sense to put a yeast dough in the refrigerator but don't worry. The yeast is more for flavor. Read more You may need to add an extra cup of flour to make the dough more workable. These are so good and I only shook them in powdered sugar once before eating. I used a paper bag to shake for the powdered sugar. =D See less
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 t. active dry yeast shopping list
- 1 1/2 c. warm water (110 degrees F.) shopping list
- 1/2 c. white sugar shopping list
- 1 t. salt shopping list
- 2 eggs shopping list
- 1 c. evaporated milk shopping list
- 7 c. all-purpose flour shopping list
- 1/4 c. shortening shopping list
- 1 t. vanilla shopping list
- 1 quart vegetable oil for frying shopping list
- 1/2 c. confectioners sugar shopping list
How to make it
- In a large bowl, such as a mixer bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add sugar, salt, eggs, evaporated milk and vanilla, 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.
- **I make the dough the night before and just cook them up in the morning to go with coffee.**
- Roll out dough 1/8-inch thick. Cut into 2 1/2 inch squares. Fry in 360 degree F. hot oil. If beignets do not pop up, oil is not hot enough. I fry for about 45 seconds to 1 minute per side. I use a chop stick to flip them over in the oil.
- Drain on paper towels.
- Use a paper bag and put confectioners sugar inside. Shake the hot beignets and serve warm. . .very tastey!
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Reviewed by 4 people-
been looking for a great beignet recipe...thank you!
andiecooks
in home loved it
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The only thing better than having a beignet with your coffee is having two! I'm gonna save this. Thanks for posting!
saltymike
in Naples loved it
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Mmmmmmmmm... I'm right with Krumkake. I absolutely love beignets and I don't know of anyone who doesn't love them. Thanks for sharing this great recipe. Cheers!!!
lor
in Toronto loved it
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