NEW ORLEANS BEIGNETS

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These sweet, square and holeless French doughnuts are known as beignets. New Orleans' traditional breakfast always includes a few of these powdered sugar delicacies. -Beth Dawson, Jackson, Louisiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
1 cup evaporated milk
1/2 cup canola oil
1/4 cup sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
4-1/2 cups self-rising flour
Oil for deep-fat frying
Confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add milk, oil, sugar, egg and 2 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky). Do not knead. Cover and refrigerate overnight. , Punch down dough. Turn onto a floured surface; roll into a 16x12-in. rectangle. Cut into 2-in. squares. , In a deep cast-iron or electric skillet, heat 1 inch oil to 375°. Fry squares, in batches, until golden brown on both sides. Drain on paper towels. Roll warm beignets in confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 108 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 146mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Nsolo Violet
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These beignets were delicious! I used a gluten-free flour blend and they turned out great.


Simon G
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These beignets were amazing! I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfect.


Cinderella
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These beignets are awesome! They're the best I've ever had.


Jovan Mladenovic
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These beignets were so good! I'm definitely going to make them again.


Qayyum Ali king Qayyum Ali king
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These beignets were delicious! I used a gluten-free flour blend, and they turned out great.


INDONESIAN FF
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These beignets were amazing! I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfect.


Mell Beasha
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These beignets are awesome! They're the best I've ever had.


Mayar Khan
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These beignets were so good! I'm definitely going to make them again.


nadia bolisa
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These beignets were delicious! I used a gluten-free flour blend, and they turned out great.


MD.JAHANGIR MEDIA
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These beignets were amazing! The dough was so light and fluffy, and the powdered sugar on top was the perfect finishing touch.


Finnley K
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These beignets were so good! I'm definitely going to make them again.


Gautam Singh
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I've made these beignets several times now, and they're always a hit. They're the perfect treat for any occasion.


Calieshs Murray
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These beignets were delicious! I used a gluten-free flour blend, and they turned out great.


MdAbdullah Cox
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I made these beignets for my family and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them, and they were so easy to make.


Zx Cv
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These beignets were amazing! I've never had them before, but they were so light and fluffy, and the powdered sugar on top was the perfect finishing touch.


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