Easy Beignets
By: CanolaInfo
The best dessert recipes are the ones that you can just pop in your mouth one after the other. Easy Beignets is a wonderful sweet little poof that is easy to make and even easier to enjoy. Have them tonight!
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup warm water
- 1 1/2 tablespoon active yeast
- 1/2 cup hot water
- 2 tablespoon canola oil
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup evaported milk
- 1 egg, beaten
- 3 1/2 cup all purpose
- icing sugar of colored sugar
- canola oil for deep frying
Instructions
- In small bowl, dissolve sugar in warm water. Sprinkle in yeast; let stand for 10 minutes or until frothy.
- In large mixing bowl, combine hot water, canola oil, sugar, salt and evaporated milk. Stir to dissolve sugar. Add dissolved yeast and egg. Stir in 2 cups (500 mL) flour and beat until smooth. Add remaining flour to make soft dough. Chill for up to 24 hours in refrigerator.
- Roll out to 1/8 inch on floured surface, cut into 2 inch (5 cm) squares. Heat oil to 375 degree F.
- Fry 3 or 4 beignets at a time for 2 to 3 minutes per side or until each side puffs out and is golden brown. Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with icing sugar or colored sugar. Serve warm.