French Quarter Beignets
Make fresh beignets, made with yeast and deep-fried. It's a beignet recipe similar to those you might find in the French Market of New Orleans, Louisiana.
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- Serves: 48 persons
Ingredients
- 1envelope active dry yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons)
- 1 ½cups warm water (approx. 105 F)
- ½cup sugar
- 1teaspoon kosher salt
- 2eggs, beaten
- 1cup evaporated milk
- 7cups all-purpose flour
- ¼cup shortening, softened
- Vegetable oil, for deep frying
- ¼cup confectioners' sugar
Instructions
Step 1
Gather the ingredients.Step 2
In a large bowl, sprinkle yeast over warm water; stir to dissolve and let mixture stand 5 minutes.Step 3
Add sugar, salt, beaten eggs, and evaporated milk.Step 4
With a whisk or electric mixer, blend mixture thoroughly. Add 4 cups of flour and the shortening; beat until smooth.Step 5
Gradually blend in remaining flour.Step 6
Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate dough for at least 4 hours or overnight.Step 7
Heat oil in a large, deep saucepan or electric deep fryer to 360 F.Step 8
Roll dough out on a floured surface to 1/8-inch to 1/4-inch in thickness. Cut into 2 1/2 to 3-inch squares.Step 9
Deep fry beignets for 2 to 3 minutes, or until they are lightly browned on both sides.Step 10
Drain on paper towels and sprinkle generously with confectioners' sugar.