Thursday, September 12, 2013

New Orleans Beignets

(Courtesy of Taste of Home)
New Orleans Beignets Recipe

Ingredients:
1 pkg. (1/4 oz.) active dry yeast
1/4 c. warm water (110-115 degrees)
1 c. evaporated milk
1/2 c. canola oil
1/4 c. sugar
1 egg
4 1/2 c. self-rising flour
Oil for deep frying
Confectioners' sugar

Directions:
In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water.  Add the milk, oil, sugar and egg along with 2 c. flour.  Beat until smooth.  Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky).  Do not knead.  Cover and refrigerate overnight.

Punch dough down.  Turn onto a floured surface; roll into a 16x12 inch rectangle.  Cut into 2 inch squares.

In an electric skillet or deep fryer, heat oil to 375 degrees.  Fry squares, a few at a time, until golden on both sides.  Drain on paper towel.  Roll warm beignets in confectioners' sugar.  

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