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Beignets Made Easy
 
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes
Cook Time: 6 Minutes
Ready In: 6 Minutes
Servings: 60
Taste of New Orleans! Famous for Beignets.. try these, sure to please! From Recipe Club on the Net.
Ingredients:
1 package active dry yeast
1-1/2 cups warm water
1/2 cup sugar
1 tsp. salt
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup evaporated milk (undiluted)
7 cups all purpose flour
1/4 cup soft shortening
Directions:
1. Oil for Frying
2. Confectioners Powdered Sugar
3. * For 1/2 recipe, half everything but the Yeast
4. Method: In a large mixing bowl, sprinkle yeast over water; stir to
5. dissolve. Add sugar, salt, eggs and milk. Blend with blender. Add 4
6. cups flour; beat smooth. Add shortening and beat in remaining 4 cups
7. flour. Cover with plastic wrap and chill overnight. Roll out of
8. floured board to 1/8 inch thick. Cut into 2-1/2 inch squares. Deep
9. fry at 360 degrees for 2-3 minutes until lightly browned on both
10. sides. Drain on towel and sprinkle with powdered sugar. Serve hot!
By RecipeOfHealth.com