United States: New Orleans Beignet
"Today's post is all about the most iconic dessert of carnival across the world: beignet! Beignet is the name given to fritters in France, as well as Louisiana, which is the destination I chose for the recipe I will feature today. But these simple sweet fritters have hundreds of names and variations depending on the country and even the region. What is the origin of beignet? Although beignet is now a staple of Mardi Gras in New Orleans, it has a fairly old history. Indeed, people have eaten fried dough at least as f..."
INGREDIENTS
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2¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
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¾ cup water
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¼ cup sugar
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½ teaspoon salt
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1 egg (, beaten)
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½ cup evaporated milk
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3½ cups flour
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2 tablespoons shortening
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Vegetable Oil ((for frying))
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Icing sugar
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