How to Make Southern Beignets How to Make Southern Beignets Ingredients: 2 1/4 teaspoons yeast 1 1/2 cups warm water 1 cup cream or half n half 1/2 cup sugar 1 teaspoon of salt 2 eggs 1/4 cup softened butter 7 cups unbleached AP flour 1 quart frying oil (Cotton seed is suggested for best flavor) 1 cup powdered sugar sprinkle of cinnamon (optional) Instructions: In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add sugar, salt, eggs, cream, and blend well. Mix in 4 cups of the flour and beat until smooth. Add the softened butter, and then the remaining 3 cups of flour. Cover and let rise for 1-2 hours or chill for up to 24 hours. Pour out the dough and fold it over itself a few times to make a relitivly rectangular shape. Roll out the dough into a 1/4 in. thick rectangle. Cut it into 2x2 in. sqares. Heat your oil for frying in a deep and wide, heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat to 360 degree F.Slide dough squares slowly into the oil to avoid splattering and fry until they puff up and are golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Carefully remove onto a rack with paper towels underneath and allow to cool until you can handle them. Mix together the powdered sugar and cinnamon if using. Toss the cooked beignets around in the sugar mixture until coated to your liking or just dust the tops. Eat warm. - See more at: tenatthetable/recipes/how-to-make-southern-beignets/#sthash.NCHNXAZx.dpuf
Posted on: Mon, 20 Oct 2014 06:02:24 +0000
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