Beignets
When you think of New Orleans you think of Cafe Du Monde and Beignets.
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