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Bourbon Street Beignets

Sheri Wetherell
Makes about 60 beignets
Beginner

Total Steps

6

Ingredients

11

Tools Needed

2

Ingredients

  • powdered sugar
  • oil for deep frying
  • 4 1/2 cups flour
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup boiling water
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons shortening
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • water (115°F)
  • 1 package yeast

Instructions

1

Step 1

Dissolve yeast in warm water according to package instructions; set aside.

2

Step 2

Place sugar, shortening, salt and hot water in bowl. Stir until shortening is melted and sugar is dissolved; cool to lukewarm. Add cream, egg, 3 cups flour and yeast to sugar-shortening mixture. Attach bowl and dough hook. Turn to speed "2" and mix 2 minutes.

3

Step 3

Add remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, until dough clings to hook and cleans sides of bowl, about 5 minutes longer.

4

Step 4

Place dough on lightly floured board and roll into a 10x24 inch rectangle. Using a sharp knife, cut dough into 2-inch squares.

5

Step 5

In large heavy saucepan or deep fat fryer, heat oil to 360 degrees. Fry doughnuts, turning to brown on both sides, about 3 minutes.

6

Step 6

Drain on absorbent towels and sprinkle with powdered sugar.

Tools & Equipment

Fryer
Saucepan

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