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Café Du Monde Beignet
- 1 package active dry yeast
- 1 1/2 cups warm water (105°)
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup undiluted evaporated milk
- 7 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup soft shortening
- oil for frying
- confectioners' powdered sugar
1) In large bowl, sprinkle yeast over water; stir to dissolve.
2) Add sugar, salt, eggs and milk. Blend with beater.
3) Add 4 cups of the flour; beat smooth. Add shortening; beat in remaining flour. Cover with plastic wrap and chill overnight. 4) Roll out on floured board to 1/8-inch thickness. Cut into 2 1/2-inch squares.
5) Deep fry at 360° 2 to 3 minutes until lightly browned on each side. Drain on paper towels and sprinkle heavily with powdered sugar.
You shouldn't eat these wonderful thingys without.. café au lait.
Makes: 5 dozen
Voila!