After the last gift is opened on Christmas morning, everyone gathers around the kitchen in great anticipation of beignets. Rolling, slicing, frying, sprinkling powdered sugar . . . at last, the beignets are served. Everyone drizzles a bit of honey on them.
Beignets are one of our favorite family traditions.
Sometimes, we share some beignets with our neighbors. 🙂
Beignets
Ingredients
- 1 pkg dry yeast
- 1 T. sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups evaporated milk
- 1 t. salt
- 7 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 large containr Crisco for fying
- confectioners' sugar
- honey
Instructions
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In a small Pyrex®, add the yeast, sugar, and water; stir to dissolve. Set aside for 5 to 10 minutes or until frothy.
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In the bowl of an electric mixer, add the yeast mixture, sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, milk, and salt. Blend until smooth.
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While mixing on a low speed, gradually add the flour. Mix until smooth.
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Cover and chill overnight in the refrigerator.
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In the morning, set the bowl of dough on the container and allow to come to room temperature.
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Add the Crisco to a large, deep cast iron skillet. Slowly heat up the oil to 360º.
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While heating the oil, begin rolling out the dough. Lightly flour a Silpat®, roll out the dough into a 1/8" thickness.
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Cut into 2"squares.
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In batches, being careful not too over crowd the skillet, deep fry the beignets on each side for 3-4 minute, until lightly brown. If the oil gets too hot, turn it down.
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Remove from oil and drain on brown paper bags.
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Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar. Serve with honey!
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Serve with honey, tall glasses of milk, and your favorite espresso!
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