When you think of New Orleans you think of Café Du Monde and Beignets.
The history of the beloved beignet dates back to the 17th century. We can trace the consumption of fried dough back to the times of ancient Rome. Beignets are thought to have migrated with French settlers and were introduced to Louisiana when settlers made their home there.
Cafe Du Monde is the pioneer of the New Orleans’ Beignet. Established in 1862 as a coffee stand in the French Market, it now operates about ten different locations in Louisiana. Cafe Du Monde is open 24 hours, seven days a week.
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Beignets
When you think of New Orleans you think of Cafe Du Monde and Beignets.
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Servings: 10
Calories: 555kcal
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
- 1 1/2 cups warm water
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 7 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup shortening
- 1 qt vegetable oil for frying
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add sugar, salt, eggs, evaporated milk, and blend well. Mix in 4 cups of the flour and beat until smooth. Add the shortening, and then the remaining 3 cups of flour. Cover and chill for up to 24 hours.
- Roll out dough 1/8 inch thick. Cut into 2 1/2 inch squares. Fry in 360 degree F (180 degrees C) hot oil. If beignets do not pop up, oil is not hot enough. Drain onto paper towels.
- Shake confectioners' sugar on hot beignets. Serve warm.
Notes
We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking.
Nutrition
Calories: 555kcal | Carbohydrates: 84g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 281mg | Potassium: 213mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 122IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 87mg | Iron: 4mg
