You will need:
- 1.5 cups lukewarm water
- 1/2 C. sugar
- 1 envelop yeast
- 2 eggs, beaten slightly
- 1 1/4 t. salt
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 7 cups flour
- 1/4 C. Shortening
- Pan with oil for frying
- 2- 3 C. Powdered Sugar
Mix the sugar, water and yeast into a bowl and let sit for about 10 minutes. In a different bowl, mix evaporated milk, eggs and salt together. After the 10 minutes mix the egg mixture into the yeast mixture. Add 3 cups of the flour and stir until mixed well. Add the shortening, stirring constantly while you add the rest of the flour. Knead the dough on a floured surface until smooth. Let your dough rise for at least 2 hours.
Roll out dough to about 1/4 inch thickness and then cut into squares. Fry in oil heated to about 350 degrees until golden brown. Flip the beignets often to make sure the color is even. Drain the beignets for a few moments. Add your powdered sugar to a brown lunch sack. Then add the hot beignets to the sack, close and shake until beignets are covered in sugar.
These are best served piping hot, but with my family, I can’t make them fast enough to keep them on the plate, so cooling down isn’t a problem.
marissa | Rae Gun Ramblings says
mmmm I love beignets!
Amy @ The Happy Scraps says
I honestly don't think I've ever had a beignet. These look delicious and I really think I need to try some!
Holly {Bits Of Everything} says
Don't think I had one before! I'm adding this to my "to make" list. Yum!
Jesseca says
I LOVE LOVE LOVE beignets. Morgan introduced me to them when we first met. Seriously delicious. Also love mixing up weird dipping sauces.
Leanne says
These are probably one of the things I miss most since being gluten free. They look so delicious!
Jonie Marie says
I don't think I have ever tried these before. Maybe next time you make them you should invite me. Just sayin 🙂
Masshole Mommy says
I have never had anything like that, but it sounds delicious!
Kung Phoo says
Ok i am caught! Those looks and sound so good..
Emily Ploch says
I don't know about man-catching, but they sure caught my attention!
Maddi'sMommy says
Haha, I wondered why you labelekd them "Man Catching" and then I totally remembered Princess and the Frog! Such a cute movie, we will have to make these up next time we watch it.
Liz Mays says
I've never tried to make them before, but they are one of the most wonderful creations ever. I'll have to give it a try!
mail4rosey says
I was thinking, 'where have I heard that saying' and then you said the name of the Disney movie and I nodded. 🙂 I haven't tried them. They look tasty!
Paula Parker says
Looks so good. I like that it's so elegant looking and easy enough to make. Thanks for sharing the recipe!
Touristmeetstraveler says
Wow these looks absolutely delicious, I need to try them out ASAP!
Cheap Is The *New* Classy says
I already got my hubs. Wonder if he would want to stick around longer if I made him some of these? 😉
Janelle Shank says
love the title of these! great idea
Colette S says
It is sad that I live here in LA and haven't yet had beignets!
I'd love to taste them!
Jhady says
Never had this before, but I know that I like this kind of food. I will see if I can try this at home and see how my kids will love it.
Lexie Lane says
I've never even heard of beignets but these look so delicious!
Joanna Sormunen says
I had not heard about beignets before! I think I need to try this out, it really sounds delicious!