Sweet Beignets

Name: Sweet Beignets
Ingredients: 2 quarts vegetable oil for deep-frying; flour cup Sifted, + extra for rolling; 1 teaspoon cream of tartar; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon nutmeg; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 cup sugar; 4 eggs lightly beaten; 1 cup vegetable shortening melted; 1 cup milk; 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind; powdered sugar in a sugar shaker

12 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

2 quarts vegetable oil for deep-frying
flour cup Sifted, + extra for rolling
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup sugar
4 eggs lightly beaten
1 cup vegetable shortening melted
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
powdered sugar in a sugar shaker

Directions

1

In a deep-fryer heat oil over medium-high heat to 365 degrees.
2

Into a bowl sift together flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, salt and nutmeg. In a large bowl whisk together sugar and eggs; stir in melted shortening, milk and lemon rind. Using a wooden spoon, beat dry ingredients into egg mixture until a biscuit-like dough forms. Lightly flour work surface and turn out dough. Pat dough out to a 1/4-inch thick round. Use a 2 1/2- to 3-inch biscuit cutter to cut rounds. Reroll scraps.
3

Fry beignets in small batches about 4 minutes or until golden, turning several times to color evenly. Using a slotted spoon gently remove beignets and drain thoroughly on paper towels. Shake powdered sugar over beignets and serve immediately.