Springtime Beignets & Berries

Name: Springtime Beignets & Berries
Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter, room temperature; 3/4 cup sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons warm water (120° to 130°), divided; 1/2 cup evaporated milk; 1 package (1/4 ounce) quick-rise yeast; 1 large egg; 3-1/4 to 3-3/4 cups all-purpose flour; Oil for deep-fat frying; Confectioners' sugar; Berries and whipped topping, optional

12 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

1/4 cup butter, room temperature
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons warm water (120° to 130°), divided
1/2 cup evaporated milk
1 package (1/4 ounce) quick-rise yeast
1 large egg
3-1/4 to 3-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
Oil for deep-fat frying
Confectioners' sugar
Berries and whipped topping, optional

Directions

1

Beat butter, sugar, salt and cinnamon until crumbly. Beat in 1/2 cup water and evaporated milk. In another bowl, dissolve yeast in remaining water; add to milk mixture. Beat in egg until blended.
2

Add 2 cups flour; mix until well blended. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky). Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover; refrigerate 4 hours or overnight.
3

Bring dough to room temperature. On a floured surface, roll dough into a 16x12-in. rectangle. Cut into 2-in. squares. In an electric skillet or deep fryer, heat oil to 375°. Drop beignets, a few at a time, into hot oil. Fry until golden brown, about 1 minute per side. Drain on paper towels. Dust with confectioners' sugar. If desired, serve with assorted berries and whipped topping.