Beignets

We love ourselves some choux and even more when it’s deep-fried! Dusted with powdered sugar, beignets are ideal accompaniments for café au lait, making a perfect morning package. DSSC brings to you a special recipe to try your hand at these delicious New Orleans delicacy.

Prep Time: 1 hour + 2 hours resting

Caters To: 10 gobblers

Challenge Level: Beginner

From The Pantry:

• 2 and 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
• 1 and 1/2 cups warm water
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 cup evaporated milk
• 7 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup shortening
• Oil for frying, as per requirement
• 1/4 cup confectioners sugar

Cook Away:  

1. In a large bowl, add yeast and warm water. Stir to dissolve completely.
2. Add sugar, salt, eggs and evaporated milk to the mix. Blend well.
3. Add 4 cups flour and beat until smooth.
4. Add shortening and the remaining flour.
5. Cover with a tea towel and allow the dough to rise for 2 hours.
6. Preheat the oil to 175C. Test the temperature by adding a little piece of dough, if it doesn’t pop-up the oil is not hot enough.
7. Lightly sprinkle the confectioners sugar on the table top and roll the dough to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut into 1 inch squares.
8. Deep fry until golden brown flipping continuously.
9. Drain on paper towels to soak excess oil.
10. Dust generously with confectioners sugar and serve.  

Gorge with coffee and thank us later!

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