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www.RecipeFaire.com Presents:
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Beignets
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by:
Marie Brown
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Beignets Recipe are sweet, rich rectangular breads made with yeast, butter, sugar, salt, evaporated milk and flour which are fried in oil and topped with Confectioners' sugar.
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INGREDIENTS
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1 package active dry yeast
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1/2 cup warm (105° to 115° F)
water
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1 egg
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2 tablespoons butter, melted
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1/3 cup sugar
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 cup evaporated milk
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3 1/4 to 3 1/2 cups flour
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Oil for frying
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Confectioners' sugar
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DIRECTIONS
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1:
Sprinkle yeast over warm water in
a large mixing bowl, stir, and let
stand a few minutes to dissolve. Add egg, butter, sugar, salt, and evaporated milk and mix well. Add 2 cups of flour and beat
vigorously until blended. Gradually
add enough remaining flour to make
a manageable dough.
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2:
Knead on a floured surface for
several minutes, until dough is
smooth, then place in a greased bowl,
cover with plastic wrap, and let rise
overnight in refrigerator.
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3:
Roll chilled dough on a floured
surface to a 1/4 inch-thick rectangle
about 12 by 24 inches. With a
long, sharp knife, cut into squares
about 2 or 3 inches to a side. Cover
with a towel and let rest for
about 20 minutes.
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4:
In the meantime, heat about
1 1/2 inches of oil to 360° F. Fry 4 or 5 beignets at a time,
turning them frequently, for 2 to 3
minutes, until they are puffy and
brown. Drain on paper towels, then
sprinkle with confectioners' sugar
and serve.
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