New Orleans Beignets Recipe

Name: New Orleans Beignets
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (1/4-oz.) envelope active dry yeast; 1 1/2 cups warm water (105u00b0 to 115u00b0), divided; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1 cup evaporated milk; 2 large eggs, lightly beaten; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup shortening; 6 1/2 to 7 cups bread flour; Vegetable oil; Sifted powdered sugar

Servings: persons

1 (1/4-oz.) envelope active dry yeast
1 1/2 cups warm water (105u00b0 to 115u00b0), divided
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 cup evaporated milk
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup shortening
6 1/2 to 7 cups bread flour
Vegetable oil
Sifted powdered sugar

1
Make the yeast mixture: Combine yeast, 1/2 cup warm water, and 1 tsp. granulated sugar in bowl of a heavy-duty stand mixer; let stand 5 minutes. Add milk, eggs, salt, and remaining granulated sugar.
2
Form a dough: Microwave remaining 1 cup water until hot (about 115u00b0); stir in shortening until melted. Add to yeast mixture. Beat at low speed, gradually adding 4 cups flour, until smooth. Gradually add remaining 2 1/2 to 3 cups flour, beating until a sticky dough forms. Transfer to a lightly greased bowl; turn to grease top. Cover and chill 4 to 24 hours.
3
Roll and cut: Turn dough out onto a floured surface; roll to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut into 2 1/2-inch squares.
4
Fry until golden: Pour oil to depth of 2 to 3 inches into a Dutch oven; heat to 360u00b0. Fry dough, in batches, 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on a wire rack. Dust immediately with powdered sugar.

792

kcal

Calories

Fat

146

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (1/4-oz.) envelope active dry yeast, 1 1/2 cups warm water (105u00b0 to 115u00b0), divided, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1 cup evaporated milk, and more.

Yes, New Orleans Beignets falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

New Orleans Beignets

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