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These sweet French doughnuts are square instead of round and have no hole in the middle. They're a traditional part of breakfast in New Orleans.

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New Orleans Beignets Recipe

Prep: 15 min. Cook: 35 min.

Yield: 48 Servings

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Ingredients

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
1 cup evaporated milk
1/2 cup canola oil
1/4 cup sugar
1 egg
4-1/2 cups self-rising flour
Oil for deep-fat frying
Confectioners' sugar

Directions

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the milk, oil, sugar and egg and 2 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky). Do not knead. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
Punch dough down. Turn onto a floured surface; roll into a 16-in. x 12-in. rectangle. Cut into 2-in. squares.
In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Fry squares, a few at a time, until golden brown on both sides. Drain on paper towels. Roll warm beignets in confectioners' sugar. Yield: 4 dozen.

Editor's Note: As a substitute for each cup of self-rising flour, place 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a measuring cup. Add all-purpose flour to measure 1 cup.

Originally published as New Orleans Beignets in Best of Country Breads , p102

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Reviewed on May. 24, 2011 by irishdancing96

It has such a delightful southern taste! And fun to make too!

Reviewed on Mar. 18, 2011 by Barbie66

So wonderful!!!! I've made them twice! I put the powdered sugar in a large zip lock back and threw the warm Beignet in and shook them around!!! They did not last!!

Reviewed on Feb. 24, 2011 by Stacey4

I made these for breakfast this morning. They were not quite what I expected. I expected them to taste more like the funnel cakes I buy at the county fair, but they were still very good. They were really easy and everyone like them.

Reviewed on Mar. 16, 2010 by racuruk

YUMMY!

When I'm strapped for time, I just pop open a can of biscuits, cut them in half, fry them, add the powdered sugar and laissez bon temps roule! (Let the God Times Roll)

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