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French Market Beignets Recipe | |
French Dessert | |
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Ingredients:
1 pkg. dry yeast1 c. warm water (105 to 115) 3/4 c. canned evaporated milk 1/4 c. sugar 1 tsp. salt 1 large egg, lightly beaten 4 to 4 1/2 c. all-purpose flour Vegetable oil Sifted powdered sugar
Directions:
Combine yeast and water; let stand 5 min. Combine yeast mix, evaporated milk and next 3 ingredients. Gradually stir in flour to make a soft dough. Cover and refrigerate 8 hours. Turn dough out onto well-floured surface; knead 5 or 6 times. Roll into a 12 x 15 rectangle; cut into 2 1/2 inch squares. Pour oil to depth of 3 to 4 inches in Dutch oven; heat to 375. Fry 3 or 4 beignets at a time, 1 minute on each side or until golden. Drain on paper towels; sprinkle with powdered sugar. 2 1/2 dozen. (I have never had these with a sauce, just the powdered sugar.) | |