Name: Beignets
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 110 min
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons 10-ml granulated sugar; ¼ cup 60-ml warm water; 1½ tablespoons 20-ml active yeast; ½ cup 125-ml hot water; 2 tablespoons 30-ml canola oil; ¼ cup 60-ml granulated sugar; ½ teaspoon 2-ml salt 2 mL; ½ cup 125-ml evaporated milk; 1 egg (beaten); 3½ cups 875-ml all purpose flour; Canola oil for deep frying; Icing sugar or colored sugar

Beignets

Classic New Orlean fried treat, like a doughnut, called a Beignet!!

Beignets

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 30

Total Time 1 50

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Ingredients

2 teaspoons 10-ml granulated sugar
¼ cup 60-ml warm water
1½ tablespoons 20-ml active yeast
½ cup 125-ml hot water
2 tablespoons 30-ml canola oil
¼ cup 60-ml granulated sugar
½ teaspoon 2-ml salt 2 mL
½ cup 125-ml evaporated milk
1 egg beaten
3½ cups 875-ml all purpose flour
Canola oil for deep frying
Icing sugar or colored sugar

Instructions

In a small bowl, dissolve sugar in warm water. Sprinkle in yeast; let stand for 10 minutes or until frothy.
In a large mixing bowl, combine hot water, canola oil, sugar, salt and evaporated milk. Stir to dissolve sugar.
Add dissolved yeast and egg. Stir in 2 cups (500-ml) flour and beat until smooth. Add remaining flour to make soft dough. Chill for up to 24 hours in the refrigerator.
Roll out to ⅛ inch (3-mm) on a floured surface, cut into 2-inch (5-cm) squares. Heat oil to 375 F (190 C).
Fry 3 or 4 beignets at a time for 2 to 3 minutes per side or until each side puffs out and is golden brown.
Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with icing sugar or colored sugar. Serve warm.
Source: canolainfo.org