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January 18, 2008

New Orleans Beignet 3

Filed under: Kitchen — agnes @ 2:38 am

Recipe #3 from YatCuisine

INGREDIENTS:
1 package active dry yeast
1 1/2 cups warm water (105°)
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1 cup undiluted evaporated milk
7 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup soft shortening
oil for frying
confectioners’ powdered sugar

PREPARATION:
In large bowl, sprinkle yeast over water; stir to dissolve.
Add sugar, salt, eggs and milk.
Blend with beater.
Add 4 cups of the flour; beat smooth.
Add shortening; beat in remaining flour.
Cover with plastic wrap and chill overnight.
Roll out on floured board to 1/8-inch thickness.
Cut into 2 1/2-inch squares.
Deep fry at 360° 2 to 3 minutes until lightly browned on each side.
Drain on paper towels and sprinkle heavily with powdered sugar.

Yields 5 dozen.

 End of Recipe #3

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