If you cant get to New Orleans try this recipe to recreate these beignets They cant be beat with a cup of coffee Dust with powdered sugar and serve warm
Prep Time
5 mins
Dificult
Medium
Servings
35 mins
Ingredients
Instructions
Dissolve yeast in warm water in a large bowl. Let stand until yeast softens and begins to form a creamy foam
about 5 minutes.
Add milk
sugar
egg
oil
vanilla extract
and salt to the yeast. Vigorously beat in flour. Mix until a sticky dough forms.
Divide dough into quarters. Place 1 portion on a heavily floured surface. Roll to about 1/8-inch thickness using a well floured rolling pin. Cut into 2-inch squares. Repeat with remaining 3 portions.
Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 370 degrees F (188 degrees C). Fry beignets
a few at a time
until they puff and rise to the top
2 to 3 minutes. Turn and brown the other side
1 to 2 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
Editor's Note:
We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. Amount will vary depending on cooking time and temperature