Delicious homemade Beignets, a New Orleans breakfast staple.
Preparation time: 2 Minutes
Cooking time: 30 Minutes
Total duration: 2 Minutes
Each serving provides 220 calories, 5g protein, 35g carbohydrates, 7g fat, 2g saturated fat, 20mg cholesterol, 2g fiber, 150mg sodium.
Experience a taste of New Orleans with these fluffy, light, and golden brown Beignets. Perfect for breakfast or dessert, these sweet treats are dusted with powdered sugar and best served with a cup of hot coffee.
In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add sugar, salt, eggs, evaporated milk, and blend well.
Mix in 4 cups of the flour and beat until smooth. Add the shortening, and then the remaining 3 cups of flour.
Cover and chill for up to 24 hours.
Roll out dough 1/8 inch thick. Cut into 2 1/2 inch squares.
Fry in 360 degree F (180 degrees C) hot oil. If beignets do not pop up, oil is not hot enough.
Drain onto paper towels.
Shake confectioners' sugar on hot beignets. Serve warm.
