Beignets - T-R-L

10 ingredients
12 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 teaspoons fast-rising active dry yeast
  • 1 1/2 cups cold water
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup evaporated milk (undiluted)
  • 7 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup soft shortening
  • oil (for frying)
  • confectioners powdered sugar

Directions

  1. 1
    NOTE RE SUGAR:.
  2. 2
    Before adding sugar, throw it in food processor and process for 1 minute. This reduces the size ofthe sugar crystal and makes assimilation easier.
  3. 3
    Using the dough hook place flour, 2 1/2 teaspoons of instant yeast, shortening, milk and cold water into your mixing bowl.
  4. 4
    Mix till it becomes a viable mass 2 minutes maximum.
  5. 5
    Then add eggs 1 at time and mix for 45 seconds each.
  6. 6
    Now is the time to make your adjustments either add more flour or slightly add more water depending if it is to loose or to dry.
  7. 7
    When that is done, mix salt and sugar and add this to flour mix above. Mix for 4 more minutes.
  8. 8
    Total mix time should not exceed 10/11 minutes.
  9. 9
    Wrap the bowl tightly and place in your refrigerate for a overnight if you wish.
  10. 10
    Roll out on floured board to 1/8 inch thick. Cut into 2-1/2 inch squares.
  11. 11
    Deep fry at 360°F for 2-3 minutes until lightly browned on both sides.
  12. 12
    Drain on towel and sprinkle with powdered sugar. Serve hot!

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