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n'awlins take me away! (mock beignets)

(1 rating)
Recipe by
MaryJane Kent
Wind Ridge, PA

For a quick make-believe trip to the French Quarter in New Orleans, serve these up with a cafe au lait!

(1 rating)
yield 12 -20
prep time 15 Min
method Deep Fry

Ingredients For n'awlins take me away! (mock beignets)

  • 2 can
    plain refrigerated biscuits
  • hot shortening or hot oil
  • sifted powdered sugar

How To Make n'awlins take me away! (mock beignets)

  • 1
    Heat oil to 365 degrees.
  • 2
    Sift powdered sugar, set aside.
  • 3
    Cut biscuits in half, and flatten either by rolling or by hand.
  • 4
    Very carefully, and a few at a time: Drop flattened biscuit pieces in hot oil.
  • 5
    These will brown VERY quickly!
  • 6
    Very carefully, turn once while cooking.
  • 7
    Drain on paper towels.
  • 8
    Sprinkle with powdered sugar.
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