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Beignets with Chocolate Sauce

Source of Recipe


From "Kevin Belton's New Orleans Celebrations"



List of Ingredients



• 1 cup warm water
  
• ¾ cup sugar, divided
  
• 1 (¼-ounce) package active dry yeast
  
• 2 large eggs, beaten
  
• 1 ¼ teaspoons kosher salt
  
• 1 cup evaporated milk
  
• 6 ½ cups all-purpose flour, divided
  
• ¼ cup shortening
  
• Vegetable oil, for frying
  
• 2 cups powdered sugar
  






Instructions



1. In the bowl of a stand mixer, or in a large bowl, combine water, ¼ cup sugar, and yeast and let set for 10 minutes.
   
   
2. In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, salt, milk, and remaining sugar together. Add the egg mixture to the yeast starter and stir. Add 3 cups of flour and combine thoroughly. Cut in the shortening and continue to mix. Add remaining flour and mix to form a large dough ball.
   
   
3. On a floured work surface, knead the dough until smooth, about 10 minutes. Place dough into a large bowl, cover, and place in a warm place to rise, about 2 hours.
   
   
4. Preheat oil to 375 degrees.
   
   
5. Roll out the dough to a ¼-inch-thick rectangle and cut into 2-inch squares. Fry pieces to a golden brown, turning continuously. Remove and drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with powdered sugar and drizzle with Chocolate Sauce, or serve on the side for dipping.
   
   Serves 8 to 10
   
   
   
   Chocolate Sauce:
   
   â…“ cup sugar
   1 cup milk
   2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
   1 teaspoon vanilla
   ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
   
   In a saucepan, stir together sugar and milk and bring to a simmer. Add chocolate chips, remove from heat, and stir until chocolate is melted and incorporated. Add vanilla and salt and stir until smooth. Serve warm or cold.
   
   Makes 2 cups