New Orleans Beignets

Name: New Orleans Beignets
Ingredients: 1 1/4 oz packet rapid rise yeast; 1/2 cup lukewarm water (105°F); 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1 cup buttermilk or evaporated milk (room temperature); 2 Tbsp vegetable shortening (melted); 2 tsp pure vanilla extract; 1 large egg (room temperature); 4 cups bread flour or all purpose flour (plus additional for rolling); 1 tsp baking powder; 1/2 tsp salt; 1 cup powdered sugar for dusting (plus additional as needed); vegetable or canola oil for frying

"Powdered sugar coated New Orleans Beignets are a staple part of New Orleans and Creole cuisine. Beignets are sweet, hot and totally addictive...."

INGREDIENTS

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1 1/4 oz packet rapid rise yeast

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1/2 cup lukewarm water (105°F)

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1/2 cup granulated sugar

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1 cup buttermilk or evaporated milk (room temperature)

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2 Tbsp vegetable shortening (melted)

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2 tsp pure vanilla extract

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1 large egg (room temperature)

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4 cups bread flour or all purpose flour (plus additional for rolling)

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1 tsp baking powder

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1/2 tsp salt

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1 cup powdered sugar for dusting (plus additional as needed)

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vegetable or canola oil for frying

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