Directions:
- Pour 1/2 cup room temperature water into a small bowl.
- Sprinkle the yeast over the water and let stand for 10 minutes to dissolve.
- Combine shortening, sugar and salt in a large bowl.
- Pour the boiling water over the shortening and stir in evaporated milk.
- Wait for mixture to cool to lukewarm.
- Add the yeast/water mixture and the beaten eggs.
- Slowly mix in the flour until dough forms a ball.
- Cover dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate 30 minutes to 1 hour.
- Working with a small portion (a little larger than a baseball) at a time, roll out dough to 1/8 thickness.
- Cut rolled dough into strips 2 to 3 wide, then cut again in the opposite direction (and at an angle) making diamond shapes.
- Heat oil for frying in a deep and wide, heavy bottomed skillet over medium high heat to 360 degrees F (180 degrees C).
- Slide dough slowly into the oil to avoid splattering.
- Deep fry until they puff up and are golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Carefully remove to a rack with paper towels under it.
- Allow to cool until you can handle them.
- Place in a clean paper bag with confectioners' sugar and shake gently until covered generously OR use a sifter to dust beignets with sugar.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 1012.86 Kcal (4241 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 339.77 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 37.75g | 58% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 33.37mg | 11% | |
| Sodium | 2522.46mg | 105% | |
| Potassium | 745.78mg | 16% | |
| Total Carbs | 152.69g | 51% | |
| Sugars | 24.25g | 97% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.61g | 54% | |
| Protein | 16.98g | 34% | |
| Vitamin C | 4.4mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 6.9mg | 38% | |
| Calcium | 353.8mg | 35% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 320.84 Kcal (1343 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 107.63 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 11.96g | 58% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 10.57mg | 11% | |
| Sodium | 799.05mg | 105% | |
| Potassium | 236.24mg | 16% | |
| Total Carbs | 48.37g | 51% | |
| Sugars | 7.68g | 97% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.31g | 54% | |
| Protein | 5.38g | 34% | |
| Vitamin C | 1.4mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 2.2mg | 38% | |
| Calcium | 112.1mg | 35% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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