New Orleans Style Beignets
Jan 6, 2015 1:00:46 GMT -5
Post by PurplePuppy on Jan 6, 2015 1:00:46 GMT -5
New Orleans Style Beignets
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup butter
1/2 cup flour, sifted
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
oil for frying (peanut oil is best)
powdered sugar
Heat water and butter in a large saucepan until water boiis and butter is melted.
Add flour all at once and stir until mixture forms a soft ball of dough in the center of the pan.
Add 1 egg to dough and beat well. Add second egg and vanilla and beat well again.
Drop medium sized spoonfuls of dough into about 1" of hot oil; brown on both sides.
Drain on paper towels and sprinkle generously with powdered sugar.
Makes about 18 - 20.
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup butter
1/2 cup flour, sifted
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
oil for frying (peanut oil is best)
powdered sugar
Heat water and butter in a large saucepan until water boiis and butter is melted.
Add flour all at once and stir until mixture forms a soft ball of dough in the center of the pan.
Add 1 egg to dough and beat well. Add second egg and vanilla and beat well again.
Drop medium sized spoonfuls of dough into about 1" of hot oil; brown on both sides.
Drain on paper towels and sprinkle generously with powdered sugar.
Makes about 18 - 20.