Beignets - cooking recipe
Ingredients
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1/2 c. warm water
1 pkg. dry yeast
2 tsp. sugar
3/4 c. milk
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/4 c. unsalted butter, melted
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/3 c. sugar
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. grated nutmeg
3 1/2 c. flour
vegetable oil (for frying)
powdered sugar
Preparation
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In a small bowl, combine water, yeast and 2 teaspoons sugar. Let stand about 10 minutes, until yeast foams.
Meanwhile, combine milk, vanilla, butter, egg, 1/3 cup sugar, salt and nutmeg.
Stir in the yeast mixture.
Add the flour, one cup at a time, mixing well after each addition.
After three cups have been added, knead in the remaining flour, 1 to 2 tablespoons at a time.
Knead until smooth, about 10 minutes.
Place dough in an oiled bowl, turning to coat.
Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled in bulk, about 1 1/2 hours.
Punch down dough and roll to a 1/2-inch thickness.
Cut the dough into 2-inch diamond shapes.
Place on ungreased baking sheets.
Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
Pour oil to a depth of 3-inches in a heavy pot or fryer.
Heat to 365\u00b0 and fry the beignets, 4 or 5 at a time, for 2 to 3 minutes on each side.
Drain on paper towel and place in a warm oven while frying the remaining beignets.
Sprinkle with powdered sugar before serving warm.
Makes about 30.
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