SPRINGTIME BEIGNETS & BERRIES

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I've always loved beignets, but never thought I could make them myself. Turns out they're easy! Sometimes I'll even make a quick berry whipped cream and pipe it inside for a fun surprise. -Kathi Hemmer, Grand Junction, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Brunch     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup butter, room temperature
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons warm water (120° to 130°), divided
1/2 cup evaporated milk
1 package (1/4 ounce) quick-rise yeast
1 large egg
3-1/4 to 3-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
Oil for deep-fat frying
Confectioners' sugar
Berries and whipped topping, optional

Steps:

  • Beat butter, sugar, salt and cinnamon until crumbly. Beat in 1/2 cup water and evaporated milk. In another bowl, dissolve yeast in remaining water; add to milk mixture. Beat in egg until blended., Add 2 cups flour; mix until well blended. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky). Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover; refrigerate 4 hours or overnight., Bring dough to room temperature. On a floured surface, roll dough into a 16x12-in. rectangle. Cut into 2-in. squares. In an electric skillet or deep fryer, heat oil to 375°. Drop beignets, a few at a time, into hot oil. Fry until golden brown, about 1 minute per side. Drain on paper towels. Dust with confectioners' sugar. If desired, serve with assorted berries and whipped topping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 74 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 36mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber trace fiber), Protein 1g protein.

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