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Beignets Recipe

Add Step-by-Step Photos	Shandy / All my dishes 1 year, 11 months ago 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. You may need to add... More Prep:20m Cook:30m Servings:20	Shandy
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Ingredients

2 1/4 t. active dry yeast

1 1/2 c. warm water (110 degrees F.)

1/2 c. white sugar

1 t. salt

2 eggs

1 c. evaporated milk

7 c. all-purpose flour

1/4 c. shortening

1 t. vanilla

1 quart vegetable oil for frying

1/2 c. confectioners sugar

Directions

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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krumkake 1 year, 11 months ago said:
Oh how I love beignets! These pictures are making me drool like a baby...thank you, Shandy, for sharing your recipe (and your usual wonderful step-by-step pictures). I have to find the time to make these...we are far, far from Louisianna, and to have a fresh, warm homemade beignet up here would be heavenly!

lor 1 year, 11 months ago said:
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!!!

saltymike 1 year, 11 months ago said:
The only thing better than having a beignet with your coffee is having two! I'm gonna save this. Thanks for posting!

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