Here is something that is a MUST if your are ever in Nola. Cafe du Monde is definitely a wonderful tourist spot to go to. The smell of the fried dough and the stickiness of everything (due to the constant flinging or powdered sugar) in the open air restaurant is an experience you just have to have.
I don’t get to make it to one of my favorite cities as much as I would like, so sometimes I just have to pretend.
Get your deep fryer out and make your own yummy beignets.
See below for step x step instructions (with pictures) and scroll to the bottom for the printable recipe!
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Glass Mixing Bowls / Glass Measuring Cup
RECIPE:
STEP 1: Stir yeast and warm water together in a cup and let it stand for 5 minutes.
STEP 2: In a large bowl, stir together yeast mixture, evaporated milk, sugar, salt and egg until well blended.
STEP 3: Gradually stir in flour until a soft dough forms.
STEP 4: Cover and chill the dough overnight (at least 8 hours).
STEP 5: When you are ready to make the beignets, take the dough out and place on a well floured surface.
STEP 6: Knead the dough 5 or 6 times and then roll out into a 15 x 15 square. This doesn’t have to be perfect. I can never roll dough into squares. I love these mats by the way. I think I got mine here.
STEP 7: Cut your dough into 2-3″ squares, depending on how big you want your beignets.
STEP 8: Fill a large pot with oil (3-4 inches) and heat it to 375 degrees.
Dutch Oven / Candy ThermometerÂ
STEP 9: Once your oil is hot, carefully drop a few squares of dough into the oil. Don’t let them clump together. You can move them around with some tongs.
STEP 10: Fry for about 1 minute per side or until puffy and golden brown.
Dutch Oven / Candy ThermometerÂ
STEP 11: Drain the beignets on paper towels and continue with the rest of the dough.
STEP 12: Sprinkle with powdered sugar while warm.
Serve these immediately. They are not good the next day, but they are so yummy you wont have any left anyway!
White Dinner Plate
Looking for another great recipe for Mardi Gras?, you should try these favorites:
Easy King Cake
Shrimp Beignets
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Printable Recipe:
Classic Beignets
Ingredients
- 1 pacakge dry yeast
- 3/4 cup warm water
- 1/4 cup evaporated milk
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- pinch salt
- 1 large egg beaten
- 4-4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 quart vegetable oil
- 1 cup confectioners' sugar
Instructions
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Stir yeast and warm water together in a cup and let it stand for 5 minutes.
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In a large bowl, stir together the yeast mixture, evaporated milk, sugar, salt and egg until well blended.
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Gradually stir in flour until a soft dough forms.
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Cover the dough and chill overnight (at least 8 hours).
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When you are ready to make the beignets, take the dough out and place on a well-floured surface.
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Knead the dough 5-6 times and then roll into a 15x15 inch square.
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Cut your dough into 2-3" squares.
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Fill a large pot with oil and heat it to 375 degrees.
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Once the oil it hot, carefully place 5-6 squares a dough (depending on the size of your pot) into the oil. Don't let them clump together.
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Fry for about 1 minute on each side.
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Drain beignets on paper towels and sprinkle with powdered sugar while warm.
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Serve immediately.
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