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beignets

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Recipe by
Samantha Bideau
@kitchengallery
Louisville, KY

These are such a light sweet dessert that is always a big hit. I didn't specify how big to cut the beignets because it is totally up to you how big you want them. I like to do them about bite size.

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yield 5 -6 servings
prep time 15 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Deep Fry

Ingredients For beignets

  • 1
    egg
  • 1/4 c
    milk
  • 1/4 can
    sugar
  • 1/4 Tbsp
    salt
  • 1/4 c
    flour
  • 1/4 Tbsp
    baking powder
  • 1/2 Tbsp
    vegetable oil

How To Make beignets

  • 1
    Mix egg, milk, sugar, and vegetable oil in a bowl. Sift together salt, flour, and baking powder; add to egg mixture.
  • 2
    Mix, adding enough flour to make a soft dough. Turn out onto a lightly floured, clean work surface; roll out and cut.
  • 3
    Place into deep hot oil heated to 360*, fry until fluffy (turning only once). Top with powdered sugar.
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