new orleans beignets

Name: New Orleans Beignets
Ingredients: 1 package(s) active dry yeast; 1 1/2 cup(s) warm water; 1/2 cup(s) sugar; 1 teaspoon(s) salt; 2 - eggs; 1 cup(s) undiluted evaporated milk; 7 cup(s) all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup(s) soft shortening; - oil for frying; - confectioners sugar

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Ashley Bateman

@Melodyep

Ashburn, GA

I love this recipe.

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Ingredients For new orleans beignets

1 pkg

active dry yeast
1 1/2 c

warm water
1/2 c

sugar
1 tsp

salt
2

eggs
1 c

undiluted evaporated milk
7 c

all-purpose flour
1/4 c

soft shortening
oil for frying
confectioners sugar

How To Make new orleans beignets

1
In large bowl, sprinkle yeast over water; stir to dissolve. Add sugar, salt, eggs and milk. Blend with rotary beater. Add 4 cups of the flour; beat smooth. Add shortening; beat in remaining flour. Cover and chill overnight. Roll out on floured board to 1/8 inch thickness. Cut into 2 1/2 inch squares. Deep fry at 360 degrees 2-3 minutes or until lightly browned on each side. Drain on paper towels. Sprinkle heavily with confectioners sugar. Makes about five dozen-dough keeps well in refrigerator for several days. Cover bowl with Saran Wrap and punch down occasionally.
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