Beignets

Name: Beignets
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 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

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A traditional New Orleans-style recipe for their famous beignets! Grab a café au lait and you're set!

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📊 At a Glance

Prep 30 min

Cook 30 min

Serves 10

Difficulty Medium

Nutrition Facts

Servings per recipe 10

Serving size 1 serving

Amount per serving

Calories 543

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 17.7g 23%

Saturated Fat 0g 0%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg 0%

Sodium 277mg 12%

Total Carbohydrate 82.7g 30%

Dietary Fiber 2.6g 9%

Total Sugars 15.8g

Protein 12.4g 25%

Vitamin D 0mcg 0%

Calcium 0mg 0%

Iron 0mg 0%

Potassium 0mg 0%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

👨‍🍳 Instructions

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.