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Man-Catching Beignets

April 8, 2014 by Wifeeclectic 20 Comments

After the Disney Movie, Princess and the Frog, labeled Beignets, as man-catching, my family hasn’t been able to refer to them as anything else. Beignets are also one of my husband’s absolute favorite treats, giving more credit to the name. They are pretty easy to pull together, but do need time to adequately rise. 

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.
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  1. marissa | Rae Gun Ramblings says

    April 10, 2014 at 1:07 am

    mmmm I love beignets!

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  2. Amy @ The Happy Scraps says

    April 10, 2014 at 1:46 pm

    I honestly don't think I've ever had a beignet. These look delicious and I really think I need to try some!

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  3. Holly {Bits Of Everything} says

    April 10, 2014 at 4:12 pm

    Don't think I had one before! I'm adding this to my "to make" list. Yum!

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  4. Jesseca says

    April 11, 2014 at 3:39 pm

    I LOVE LOVE LOVE beignets. Morgan introduced me to them when we first met. Seriously delicious. Also love mixing up weird dipping sauces.

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  5. Leanne says

    April 11, 2014 at 3:45 pm

    These are probably one of the things I miss most since being gluten free. They look so delicious!

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  6. Jonie Marie says

    April 14, 2014 at 5:04 pm

    I don't think I have ever tried these before. Maybe next time you make them you should invite me. Just sayin 🙂

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  7. Masshole Mommy says

    June 5, 2014 at 3:42 pm

    I have never had anything like that, but it sounds delicious!

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  8. Kung Phoo says

    June 5, 2014 at 3:45 pm

    Ok i am caught! Those looks and sound so good..

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  9. Emily Ploch says

    June 5, 2014 at 4:36 pm

    I don't know about man-catching, but they sure caught my attention!

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  10. Maddi'sMommy says

    June 5, 2014 at 4:55 pm

    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.

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  11. Liz Mays says

    June 5, 2014 at 6:08 pm

    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!

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  12. mail4rosey says

    June 5, 2014 at 6:24 pm

    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!

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  13. Paula Parker says

    June 5, 2014 at 7:12 pm

    Looks so good. I like that it's so elegant looking and easy enough to make. Thanks for sharing the recipe!

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  14. Touristmeetstraveler says

    June 5, 2014 at 8:58 pm

    Wow these looks absolutely delicious, I need to try them out ASAP!

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  15. Cheap Is The *New* Classy says

    June 6, 2014 at 12:36 am

    I already got my hubs. Wonder if he would want to stick around longer if I made him some of these? 😉

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  16. Janelle Shank says

    June 6, 2014 at 1:18 am

    love the title of these! great idea

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  17. Colette S says

    June 6, 2014 at 3:19 am

    It is sad that I live here in LA and haven't yet had beignets!

    I'd love to taste them!

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  18. Jhady says

    June 6, 2014 at 2:26 pm

    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.

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  19. Lexie Lane says

    June 7, 2014 at 4:23 am

    I've never even heard of beignets but these look so delicious!

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  20. Joanna Sormunen says

    June 7, 2014 at 9:50 pm

    I had not heard about beignets before! I think I need to try this out, it really sounds delicious!

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