Beignets

Name: Beignets
Ingredients: Crisco Pure Canola Oil; 1 cup water; 1/2 cup unsalted butter; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 cup Pillsbury BEST All Purpose Flour; 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar; 4 large eggs at room temperature; 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract; powdered sugar

9 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

Crisco Pure Canola Oil
1 cup water
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup Pillsbury BEST All Purpose Flour
1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
4 large eggs at room temperature
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
powdered sugar

Directions

1

HEAT 2 to 3 inches oil to 365°F in deep fryer or deep saucepan.
2

COMBINE water, butter and salt in medium saucepan; bring to a boil.
3

ADD flour and sugar. Reduce heat to medium and stir until dough is smooth and comes away from side of pan; remove from heat. Stir 2 minutes to cool slightly.
4

ADD eggs one at a time. Beat after each addition until well blended. Beat in vanilla.
5

DROP by teaspoonfuls, a few at a time, into hot oil. Fry several minutes or until deeply golden brown, turning as needed for even browning. Remove with slotted metal spoon. Drain on paper towels. Roll in powdered sugar. Serve warm.