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mardi gras beignets

(1 rating)
Recipe by
SK H
Salt Life, FL

If you have been to New Orleans you know these are tasty especially at Cafe du Monde.

(1 rating)
yield 31 /2 dozen
prep time 20 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For mardi gras beignets

  • 1 lb
    frozen bread dough thawed
  • 1/4 c
    1 tablespoon of confectioners sugar
  • 2 c
    vegetable shortening

How To Make mardi gras beignets

  • 1
    In a medium bowl, combine bread dough and 1 tablespoon confectioners’ sugar; mix well. Using your hands, knead sugar into dough. Lightly flour a cutting board and, with a floured rolling pin, roll out dough to an 8" x 20" rectangle. Cut into 2-inch squares.
  • 2
    In a large deep skillet, heat shortening over medium heat until hot. Add dough squares a few at a time and cook in batches for about 30 seconds per side, or until golden. Drain on a paper towel-lined platter.
  • 3
    Sprinkle beignets with remaining 1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar and serve warm.
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