16 Pieces
Total Time: 4hr 10min
Collection: Dessert

Beignets

Ingredients

  • • dry yeast
  • • Warm water
  • • sugar
  • • vegetable shortening
  • • salt
  • • heavy cream
  • • egg
  • • all-purpose flour
  • • vegetable oil
  • • icing sugar
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Directions

  1. 1. Sprinkle yeast over warm water in a small bowl, stir to dissolve.
  2. 2. Add 1/4 cup of sugar, 2 tablespoons of vegetable shortening, 1/2 teaspoons of salt, 1/2 cup of heavy cream, 1 egg, 4 cups of flour, 1/2 teaspoon of yeast and 1/2 cup of boiling water
  3. 3. Mix together
  4. 4. Once it is a proper dough consistency, let rest for 30min under a cloth.
  5. 5. Roll out dough and cut into individual squares
  6. 6. Let rise for 2 hours
  7. Heat vegetable oil to 350 degrees and fry for 2-3 minutes until golden brown
  8. 7. Top with icing sugar and enjoy!

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