New Orleans Beignets

Submitted by PACE

"I found this recipe on the internet and gave it a try. This is quite simple and turns out fantastic. Dark Rich Coffee a must to go along with these."

 

• Ready In: 1hr
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 10

ingredients

• 2 1⁄4 teaspoons active dry yeast
• 1 1⁄2 cups warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
• 1⁄2 cup white sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup evaporated milk
• 7 cups all-purpose flour
• 1⁄4 cup shortening
• 1 quart vegetable oil (for frying)
• 1⁄4 cup confectioners' sugar

directions

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. 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. Shake confectioners' sugar on hot beignets. Serve warm.

Reviews

[Bonnie G #2]

I'd heard of these before but never tried them so when I saw the recipe knew I wanted to give it a try. The dough is so nice and easy to work with and the end result light and not to sweet; just the right amount to suit me. I was thrilled with the way they puffed up while frying. The only changes I made was to cut the recipe in half (it still made a batch large enough for me and DH with left over to share with our neighbors) and added 1 teaspoon of vanillar to the dough. Can't wait to make these again for our family when they visit. Made for Spring PAC 2012