AUTHENTIC BEIGNETS
Oh, how we love beignets. They're a must when visiting New Orleans, but we had never made them ourselves. This is another example of a culture's fried dough. In this case, they're served hot and smothered in a ton of powdered sugar. These beignets are fried to golden perfection and are slightly crisp around the edges. Break it...
Provided by donna morales
Categories Other Desserts
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 1. In a large mixing bowl, pour the boiling water over the shortening, sugar, and salt. Add the milk and let it stand until warm.
- 2. In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast in the warm water.
- 3. Add to the milk mixture with the egg.
- 4. Stir in two cups flour and beat. Add enough flour to make a soft dough.
- 5. Place the dough in a greased bowl, turning it to grease the top. Cover with wax paper and chill in the refrigerator until ready to use.
- 6. On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough to 1/8 inch thickness. Cut into 2-inch squares
- 7. Fry in hot oil (350 degrees). Brown on one side then flip and brown on the other side.
- 8. Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve hot.
- 9. This recipe will make about 2 dozen beignets.
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