Beignets Recipe

1      Reviews by:    Marie Brown   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. Food Category:    Bread Cuisine Origin:    Creole    Servings: 32 Calories: 121 per serving Print Preview Rate This Recipe Prep Time:   12 Hours, 40 Minutes Cook Time:   20 Minutes Total Time:   13 Hours

INGREDIENTS

• 1 package active dry yeast
• 1/2 cup warm (105° to 115° F) water
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup evaporated milk
• 3 1/4 to 3 1/2 cups flour
• Oil for frying
• Confectioners' sugar

DIRECTIONS

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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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