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Beignets

SUBMITTED BY: ginampls PHOTO BY: BakeGirl

"A traditional New Orleans-style recipe for their famous beignets! Grab a cafe au lait and you're set!"
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 57 stars. This recipe average a 4.7 star rating.
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PREP TIME  30 Min
COOK TIME  30 Min
READY IN  3 Hrs

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 1 1/2 cups warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup evaporated milk
  • 7 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup shortening
  • 1 quart vegetable oil for frying
  • 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar

DIRECTIONS

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Shake confectioners' sugar on hot beignets. Serve warm.

FOOTNOTES

  • Editor's Note
  • We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount may vary depending on cook time and temperature, ingredient density, and the specific type of oil used.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 29, 2003 by WESMI
Didn't have evaporated milk, so I did the cardinal sin, and replaced it with sweetened... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 19, 2007 by jody1
These remind me somewhat of Funnel Cake, these are less messy and very good. Great with a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 29, 2003 by MANNYMELLOR
Keeping the oil just right was kind of tricky. Too hot and they don't get crispy, too cold and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 29, 2003 by MABI78
I've never had a beignet from New Orleans but I have always had great reviews on this recipe. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 31, 2007 by dixeychik
Excellent recipe that everyone from small children to grandparents love. I SUBSTITUTED BUTTER... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 17, 2007 by fettchick77
These were great, light and fluffy. They reminded me more of what I got in New Orleans at... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 24, 2006 by lil' menehune
I surprised my husband with a batch of warm beignets. He was very impressed! The beignets... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 13, 2008 by Mom of Three
Yum!! This was so easy. I didn't refrigerate this dough at all and it was still easy to work... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 29, 2003 by JENNGB
I did not enjoy this recipe. It was easy, if a bit time consuming, to make. I found the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 29, 2003 by GEORGIEANNA COOKE