Beignets
Prep Time25 minutes mins
Cook Time25 minutes mins
Total Rise time1 hour hr 30 minutes mins
Total Time2 hours hrs 20 minutes mins
Course: Bread, Breakfast, Dessert
Keyword: beignet
Servings: 30 Beignets
Calories: 113kcal
Author: asclavijo
- 1 pkg Active Dry Yeast
- 3 Tbsp Warm water 85 degrees
- 3/4 c Milk
- 1/4 c Sugar
- 1/4 c Shortening
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 Egg beaten
- 3 c Flour approx
- Vegetable oil
- Powdered Sugar
Mix the dough & 1st rise
Dissolve yeast in warm water in large bowl, stirring well; Let stand 5 minutes.
Scald milk; stir in sugar, shortening, and salt.
Cool mixture to lukewarm temperature.
Add milk mixture, egg, and 2c flour to yeast mixture; mix well.
Stir enough remaining flour to make a soft dough.
Turn dough onto a floured surface. Knead about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
Place in a well greased bowl, turning to grease top.
Cover and let rise in warm place for about 1 hour.
After rise
Punch dough down; turn out onto a lightly floured surface.
Roll dough into a 12"x10" rectangle.
Cut 2" squares.
Place on a floured surface and cover.
Let rise in warm place 30 minutes or until doubled.
Time to cook
Heat 3"-4" of oil to 375 degrees; drop in 3-4 beignets at a time.
Cook about 1 minute on each side or until golden brown.
Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with powdered sugar.
Serving: 1Beignet | Calories: 113kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 83mg | Potassium: 26mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 18IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg