Beignets
#1
Beignets
[h=3]Ingredients:[/h]
- 1 envelope active dry yeast
- 1 1/2 cups warm water (approx. 105°)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 7 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup shortening, softened
- oil for deep frying
#5
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Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: NEW YORK
Posts: 366
Oh boy these are almost like the ones the Italians make in March for St. Joseph's Day Haven't made them in years. Got to find the receipe and do them again. Only thing I don't like now is the frying in deep oil.
Fran
Fran
Last edited by fran624; 02-24-2012 at 07:51 AM. Reason: P.S. Only difference is they have eggs and sour cream
#6
We call them "beigne" and i miss the ones my mother-in-law used to make...thy were the best....unfortunately her recipe got lost after she passed away....although we miss her more......so i will try this recipe, maybe bring back memories...thy sound so good....
[h=3]Ingredients:[/h]
- 1 envelope active dry yeast
- 1 1/2 cups warm water (approx. 105°)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 7 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup shortening, softened
- oil for deep frying
#7
Thanks for the recipe. We tried some at one shop near us (supposedly had great beignets) and they were greasy and doughy. DH and I had never had them before, but from foodTV shows know they should be light and fluffy. Can't wait to try it.
#8
Gosh, they look and sound wonderful. But recipe is too big for just 2....
We used to stay at a B & B on Nantucket and she knew we loved her doughnuts, she just used white bread dough and deep fried it....brings back wonderful memories...
We used to stay at a B & B on Nantucket and she knew we loved her doughnuts, she just used white bread dough and deep fried it....brings back wonderful memories...
#10
[QUOTE=greenini;5004429]Gosh, they look and sound wonderful. But recipe is too big for just 2....
Recipe could easily be cut in half; packet of yeast = 2 1/4 teaspoons. Think I'll try a half batch myself!
Recipe could easily be cut in half; packet of yeast = 2 1/4 teaspoons. Think I'll try a half batch myself!