Best French Market Doughnuts Recipes
COSTAS FRENCH MARKET DOUGHNUTS (BEIGNETS)
As kids, we always put in a heart-filled request for these on Christmas Eve. It was quite a family affair - my mom would make up the dough, my dad would roll them out and cut them and then after frying them up, us kids would take turns shaking them in a paper bag with powdered sugar! I finally got to go to New Orleans and I was excited to get to try 'the real thing' at the famous Cafe Du Monde...I was SO HAPPY because my husband and I both said our recipe was a near carbon copy of CAFE DU MONDE! We've made this recipe for over 40 years and I promise it won't disappoint!
Provided by PREGOCOOK
Categories Bread Yeast Bread Recipes
Time 1h30m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Pour 1/2 cup room temperature water into a small bowl. Sprinkle the yeast over the water and let stand for about 5 minutes to dissolve.
- Combine the shortening, sugar, and salt in a large bowl. Pour the boiling water over the shortening mixture and then stir in the evaporated milk. Wait for the mixture to cool down until it is lukewarm. Then, add the yeast and water mixture and beaten eggs.
- Slowly mix in the flour until the dough forms a ball. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
- Working with a small portion (a little larger than a baseball) at a time, roll out the dough 1/8-inch thick. Cut the rolled out dough into strips 2 to 3-inches wide, then cut again in the opposite direction and at an angle, making diamond shapes.
- Heat your oil for frying in a deep and wide, heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat to 360 degree F (180 degrees C).
- Slide dough slowly into the oil to avoid splattering and deep fry until they puff up and are golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Carefully remove onto a rack with paper towels underneath and 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 the beignets with powdered sugar.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 502.9 calories, Carbohydrate 80.9 g, Cholesterol 37.1 mg, Fat 14.8 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 10.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 230.8 mg, Sugar 20.9 g
COSTAS FRENCH MARKET DOUGHNUTS (BEIGNETS) RECIPE - (4.7/5)
Provided by june
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Pour 1/2 cup room temperature water into a small bowl. Sprinkle the yeast over the water and let stand for about 5 minutes to dissolve. Combine the shortening, sugar, and salt in a large bowl. Pour the boiling water over the shortening mixture and then stir in the evaporated milk. Wait for the mixture to cool down until it is lukewarm. Then, add the yeast and water mixture and beaten eggs. Slowly mix in the flour until the dough forms a ball. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 1 hour. Working with a small portion (a little larger than a baseball) at a time, roll out the dough 1/8-inch thick. Cut the rolled out dough into strips 2 to 3-inches wide, then cut again in the opposite direction and at an angle, making diamond shapes. Heat your oil for frying in a deep and wide, heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat to 360 degrees. Slide dough slowly into the oil to avoid splattering and deep fry until they puff up and are golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Carefully remove onto a rack with paper towels underneath and 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 the beignets with powdered sugar.
COSTAS FRENCH MARKET DOUGHNUTS
Make and share this Costas French Market Doughnuts recipe from Food.com.
Provided by AmyKat321
Categories Dessert
Time 1h
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Pour 1/2 cup room temperature water into a small bowl. Sprinkle the yeast over the water and let stand for about 5 minutes to dissolve.
- Combine the shortening, sugar, and salt in a large bowl. Pour the boiling water over the shortening mixture and then stir in the evaporated milk. Wait for the mixture to cool down until it is lukewarm. Then, add the yeast and water mixture and beaten eggs.
- Slowly mix in the flour until the dough forms a ball. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
- Working with a small portion (a little larger than a baseball) at a time, roll out the dough 1/8-inch thick. Cut the rolled out dough into strips 2 to 3-inches wide, then cut again in the opposite direction and at an angle, making diamond shapes.
- Heat your oil for frying in a deep and wide, heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat to 360 degree F (180 degrees C).
- Slide dough slowly into the oil to avoid splattering and deep fry until they puff up and are golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Carefully remove onto a rack with paper towels underneath and 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 the beignets with powdered sugar.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1076.8, Fat 80.1, SaturatedFat 11.8, Cholesterol 37.1, Sodium 230.3, Carbohydrate 80.2, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 18.3, Protein 10.7
NEW ORLEANS FRENCH MARKET DOUGHNUTS
I haven't tried to make these found the recipe in a old recipe book.
Provided by Betty Campisi @BLCBaking
Categories Cakes
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine in large bowl 1/2 sugar, 1/4 cup butter and 1 teaspoon salt.
- Add 2 cups scalded milk and mix thoroughly.
- Add 1 pack yeast softened in 1/2 cup lukewarm water.
- Add 2 well beaten eggs.
- Beat in 4 cups flour.then add from 2 1/2 to 3 cups flour to make a soft dough.
- Transfer dough to a well buttered bowl.
- Cover with waxed paper and store in refrigerator until ready to use.
- The dough should not be allowed to rise before frying.
- Roll dough into a sheet about 1/4 inch thick, cut into 2-inch squares.
- Fry in hot grease to a golden brown. Drain on paper towel.
- Shake in paper bag with powdered sugar or sprinkle on top.
- Dough will keep in refrigerator several days.
FRENCH MARKET DOUGHNUTS
I used to love sunday mornings when my aunt and uncle where in town. You could always count on them going into the city to pick up doughnuts. This is one of my favorite recipes as it is very versatile when doing flavor changes. they can be frosted, glazed, powdered, sugared. really anyway your personnel preferences lean. the nutmeg can also be changed to any spice you like or combination of spices. You can leave it without holes if you plan to fill them with custard or jelly. You can use regular milk or buttermilk to vary the flavor. I've even done a spicy version with mixed reviews but it was fun to try a new approach. prep time doesn't include rising time.
Provided by chefmick
Categories Breakfast
Time 20m
Yield 36 doughnuts
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- scald milk, cool to lukewarm and add yeast to dissolve.
- add oil, egg, water, nutmeg, sugar and salt blend well with spoon.
- add flour gradually, beating well. cover and let rise in warm place until doubled in size.
- turn dough onto floured surface, knead gently.
- roll into 18"x12" rectangle, cut into 3'x2' rectangles. (or your favorite shape).
- cover and let rise about 30 minutes.
- fry only a few doughnuts at a time in hot oil (375 degrees F) until golden brown, turning to insure even cooking and browning.
- drain on paper towels. finish with your favorite frosting or topping. best served fresh and hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 63, Fat 1.3, SaturatedFat 0.3, Cholesterol 6.1, Sodium 54, Carbohydrate 11, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 1.4, Protein 1.7
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