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Beignets

Beignets
Beignets takes approximately 3 hours from beginning to end. One portion of this dish contains approximately 13g of protein, 28g of fat, and a total of 637 calories. This recipe serves 10. This recipe covers 18% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. It works well as a side dish. A mixture of warm water, flour, eggs, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so delicious.

Instructions

1
In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water.
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2
Add sugar, salt, eggs, evaporated milk, and blend well.
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3
Mix in 4 cups of the flour and beat until smooth.
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Add the shortening, and then the remaining 3 cups of flour. Cover and chill for up to 24 hours.
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5
Roll out dough 1/8 inch thick.
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6
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.
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7
Drain onto paper towels.
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Shake confectioners' sugar on hot beignets.
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9
Serve warm.
DifficultyExpert
Ready In3 hrs
Servings10
Health Score13
Dish TypesSide Dish
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