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new orleans beignets

(1 rating)
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Recipe by
Ashley Bateman
@Melodyep
Ashburn, GA

I love this recipe.

(1 rating)

Ingredients For new orleans beignets

  • 1 pkg
    active dry yeast
  • 1 1/2 c
    warm water
  • 1/2 c
    sugar
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 2
    eggs
  • 1 c
    undiluted evaporated milk
  • 7 c
    all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 c
    soft shortening
  • oil for frying
  • confectioners sugar

How To Make new orleans beignets

  • 1
    In large bowl, sprinkle yeast over water; stir to dissolve. Add sugar, salt, eggs and milk. Blend with rotary beater. Add 4 cups of the flour; beat smooth. Add shortening; beat in remaining flour. Cover and chill overnight. Roll out on floured board to 1/8 inch thickness. Cut into 2 1/2 inch squares. Deep fry at 360 degrees 2-3 minutes or until lightly browned on each side. Drain on paper towels. Sprinkle heavily with confectioners sugar. Makes about five dozen-dough keeps well in refrigerator for several days. Cover bowl with Saran Wrap and punch down occasionally.
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