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Ingredients
| active dry yeast: 2 1/4 tsp |
| water: 1 1/2 cups (warm (110 degrees f/45 degrees c)) |
| granulated sugar: 1/2 cup |
| salt: 1 tsp |
| eggs: 2 |
| evaporated milk: 1 cup |
| all-purpose flour (unsifted): 7 cups |
| multipurpose shortening: 1/4 cup |
| vegetable oil: 1 qt (for frying) |
| powdered sugar (unsifted): 1/4 cup |
New Orleans Beignets
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User rating:
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Prep Time
30 min -
Cook Time
30 min -
Servings
10 serving(s)
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- 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.
- 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.
- Shake confectioners' sugar on hot beignets. Serve warm.