Beignets for Ze' Lay- Zay! (Lazy)

"Yes this is *totally* cheating, *but* totally yum! Another *great* recipe from my Cajun French friends!"
 
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Ready In:
15mins
Ingredients:
3
Serves:
4
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ingredients

  • 1 (11 ounce) can refrigerated biscuits, I use flaky ones
  • 2 cups oil
  • 14 cup powdered sugar
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directions

  • Heat oil in skillet over medium high heat.
  • Remove biscuits from can and cut each in half and a 1 inch slit in the center to make a typical beignet shape.
  • When oil is hot fry about 6 beignets at a time, turning often so they do not burn but turn a golden brown.
  • Remove from oil and drain beignets on a paper towel.
  • Place on serving plate and dust with powdered sugar.

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Reviews

  1. I laughed when I saw this recipe. My dad would make these for us when we were growing up, he called them donuts, but coming from outside New Orleans it is a bit of an insult to call them beignets. For those who have never had a beignet, no these are nothing like them, but they are a very tasty treat that are a great fun thing to make the kids.
     
  2. I was just going over the reviews & decided to try these as I had a can of Grands in the fridge<br/>what a surprise they are really great & hubby loved them to we put some of our favorite jam<br/>in it after cooking, very yummy
     
  3. Made this recipe today to celebrate Mardi Gras and they are excellent! Purchased Pillsbury flaky biscuit dough and prepared them as directed. A friend who has had traditional Beignets from Cafe du Monde said they were just like the real deal! I also had some lemon curd on hand for an added flavor. Will definitely keep this recipe for either next year or whenever I need to make a quick breakfast option for a party.
     
  4. I have made doughnuts out of refrigerated biscuits and they are very much like these beignets. Very easy to whip up and goes great with a cup of tea or coffee. I made half with the powdered sugar and half with a cinnamon sugar mixture. Made for December, 2008 Aussie/NZ Swap.
     
  5. I have never had traditional Beignets but these were delicious! If this is what they are like than I am a fan! I am also lazy so if I can make something like this and have a taste treat I give you 6 stars! Thanks for bringing a tradition that can be easily made! A keeper.
     
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