Beignets

Beignets
Need a vegetarian hor d'oeuvre? Beignets could be a great recipe to try. This recipe serves 24. One portion of this dish contains approximately 4g of protein, 4g of fat, and a total of 132 calories. Head to the store and pick up vanillan extract, salt, egg yolks, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 2 hours and 30 minutes.

Instructions

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Watch how to make this recipe.
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In a measuring cup combine the water, yeast, and 1 teaspoon sugar.
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Let sit until the yeast gets frothy and smells yeasty.
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In the bowl of an electric mixer, combine the flour, remaining 1/2 cup sugar, and pinch salt.
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In another bowl, combine the egg yolks, evaporated milk, melted butter, and vanilla.
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Add the yeast mixture and whisk to combine well.
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Add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients and place on the stand mixer fitted with a dough hook. Once the ingredients are well combined, knead 5 minutes.
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Remove the bowl from the mixer, cover, and place in a warm area for 2 hours, or until the dough has doubled in size.
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In a wide, deep pot, heat the oil to 350 degrees F.
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Remove the dough from the bowl and lightly knead on a floured work surface.
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Cut the dough into 2-inch squares.
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Set up a paper towel-lined sheet tray to land the beignets when they come out of the oil.
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Working in batches so as to not crowd the oil, fry the dough squares until they are puffy and golden brown.
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Remove from the oil, make a pit stop on the paper towels and immediately dust with powdered sugar.
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Serve hot!!!!!
DifficultyExpert
Ready In2 hrs, 30 m.
Servings24
Health Score1
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