Beignets

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

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 543 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• ½ cup white sugar
• ¼ cup confectioners' sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 7 cups all-purpose flour
• ¼ cup shortening
• 1 quart vegetable oil for frying
• 1 cup evaporated milk
• 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
• 1 ½ cups warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

Shake confectioners' sugar on hot beignets. Serve warm.