Ingredients
10
10 servings
- •1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
- •1.5 cups warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
- •1 cup evaporated milk
- •0.5 cup white sugar
- •2 eggs
- •1 teaspoon salt
- •7 cups all-purpose flour, divided
- •0.25 cup shortening
- •1 quart vegetable oil for frying
- •0.25 cup confectioners' sugar
Instructions
- Dissolve yeast in warm water. Pour into a large bowl and stir in evaporated milk, white sugar, eggs, and salt. Add 4 cups flour and beat until smooth.
- Mix in shortening. Mix in remaining 3 cups flour. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or up to 24 hours.
- Roll dough out on floured surface to 1/8-inch thick. Cut into 2 1/2-inch squares.
- Heat oil in a deep pot to 360 degrees F (180 degrees C).
- Fry beignets in batches until browned and puffed. (If beignets sink and do not pop up, oil is not hot enough.) Remove from oil with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- Shake confectioners' sugar over hot beignets. Serve immediately.
Nutritional Facts
Per 10 servings
- Calories: 543
- Carbohydrate: 83g
- Fat: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Sugar: 16g
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