WORLD STREET FOOD NEW ORLEANS

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BEIGNETS

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 large egg, room temperature
• 4-1/2 cups self-rising flour
• Oil for deep-fat frying
• Confectioners' sugar

Directions

1. In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add milk, oil, sugar, 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.
2. Punch dough down. Turn onto a floured surface; roll into a 16x12-in. rectangle. Cut into 2-in. squares.
3. In a deep cast-iron or electric skillet, heat 1 inch oil to 375°. Fry squares, in batches, until golden brown on both sides. Drain on paper towels. Roll warm beignets in confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts

1 beignet: 104 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 142mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.