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How to Make Beignets

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By Lisa LaVergne
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Beignets (Ben-Yays) are a french-style fried dough topped with confectioners sugar.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • 1 cup of water
  • 1/2 cup of butter or margarine
  • 1 teaspoon of sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon of salt
  • 1 cup of all-purpose flour
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • salad or cooking oil
  • confectioners sugar
  1. Step 1

    1. In a large saucepan over medium heat, heat your water, butter, sugar and salt until your butter melts and the mixture starts to boil.

  2. Step 2

    2. Remove pan from heat and add flour. Vigorously stir until all ingredients are well mixed and the mixture pulls away from the sides of the pan and forms into a ball.

  3. Step 3

    3. Add your eggs one at a time, beating thoroughly after each addition until the mixture is smooth and glossy. Add vanilla extract and mix it into the batter.

  4. Step 4

    4. In another sauce pan or frying pan, heat about 1 and 1/2 inches of salad or cooking oil to about 375 degrees (F). You can also use a deep fryer if you prefer.

  5. Step 5

    5. Once the oil is hot enough, drop heaping teaspoonfuls of dough into the hot oil and fry the beignets a few at a time until they are golden brown in color. Drain on paper towels, keeping them warm until ready to serve.

  6. Step 6

    6. Top with confectioners sugar.

Tips & Warnings
  • Other toppings such as whipped cream, pancake syrup, chocolate syrup, etc. can also be used on top of your beignets.

Comments  

lacurcio said

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on 11/17/2008 I am craving these now! Thanks for sharing, yum!

HillaryM said

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on 2/25/2008 Sounds Yummy!

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