Monday, June 11, 2012

Beignets

A french doughnut worth making!

I got this recipe on www.realcajunrecipes.com and it is a good one. My son and I made them this weekend and they were amazing! Right out of the oil, sprinkled with powdered sugar and drizzled with warm honey.... Oh Yes and it makes approximately 50! I did cut it in half and it worked great!

Ingredients
1/2 cup shortening 1/2 cup sugar
2 packages yeast 6 1/2 cup plain flour
1 tsp salt 1 cup evaporated milk
2 eggs, well beaten
Directions
Cream together shortening, sugar, and salt.

Add one cup boiling water and one cup milk. Set aside.

Mix yeast well in 1/4 cup warm water. Add this and beaten eggs to the mixture and mix well.

Add 3 1/2 cups flour and beat with spoon. Add another 3 cups of flour and mix. Put the dough in a greased covered container in the refrigerator.

When ready to fry, roll out dough 1/4 inch thick and cut into 3 inch squares with a knife. Use knife to cut 1/2 inch slit in the middle of each square.

Fry in deep fat about 360 degrees until golden brown on both sides. Powdered sugar may be sprinkled on top. Drain on paper towels.

Dough may be kept in refrigerator for a few days.


Here are some pictures of our experience:



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