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Beignets

A traditional New Orleans-style recipe for their famous beignets! Grab a cafe au lait and you're set!





List of Ingredients



• 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
  
• 1 1/2 cups warm water (110 degrees F)
  
• 1/2 cup white sugar
  
• 1 tsp salt
  
• 2 eggs
  
• 1 cup evaporated milk
  
• 7 cups all-purpose flour
  
• 1/4 cup shortening
  
• oil, for frying
  
• confectioners' sugar
  






Instructions



1. In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add sugar, salt, eggs, evaported milk, and blend well. Mix in 4 cups of flour and beat until smooth. Add the shortening, and then the remaining 3 cups of flour. Cover and chill for up to 24 hours.
   
2. Roll out dough 1/8" thick. cut into 2 1/2" squares. Fry in 360 degrees hot oil. If beignets do not pop up, oil is not hot enough. Drain onto paper towels.
   
3. Shake confectioners' sugar on hot beignets. Serve warm.
   






Final Comments


Makes 10 servings.