French Market Beignet Doughnuts Food

FRENCH MARKET BEIGNETS

Steps:

• Put 1 1/2 cups warm water in a large bowl, sprinkle yeast over the water then stir well to dissolve the yeast When the yeast is dissolved and frothing add sugar, salt& milk.
• Beat the two eggs and add to the bowl.
• Add crisco.
• Stir well and slowly add the 7 cups of flour.
• Stir until the flour is well mixed in and the dough is in a big ball, cover with plastic and place in the fridge overnight Next day rollsmall pieces of dough on a floured board.
• Roll as thin as you can and cut into 2" squares.Make a double slash through the center of each square. This helps the center cook through.
• Fry in 360F oil for about 3 minutes until light brown.
• Shake the beignets in a bag in confectioner's sugar C'est Bon.

PEACH COBBLER STUFFED 'BEIGNETS' RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Add the butter and peaches to a pan over medium-low heat and cook until the butter has melted and peaches are glossy.
• In a small bowl mix together the brown sugar, cinnamon, 1 tablespoon flour, and nutmeg. Sprinkle the sugar mixture over the peaches. Mix to combine and stir for 5-10 minutes until the mixture starts to thicken. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
• On a floured surface, roll out the pizza dough to ¼-inch (6-mm) thick. Cut the dough into 20 rectangles.
• Spoon 1 tablespoon of the peach filling onto a cut piece of dough. Fold the dough over lengthwise and crimp the edges so the filling is well sealed. Repeat with remaining dough and filling.
• Heat oil in a large pot to 350°F (180°C).
• Working in batches, fry beignets for 3-4 minutes each, flipping halfway, until puffy and golden brown.
• Transfer beignets to a paper towel-lined plate or wired rack to drain.
• Dust with powdered sugar.
• Enjoy!

FRENCH MARKET BEIGNET DOUGHNUTS

Steps:

• Dissolve the yeast in the warm water and set aside.
• Sift the flour and set aside.
• Pour the boiling water over the shortening and stir until the shortening is melted.
• Preheat deep fryer to 360 degrees Fahrenheit.
• In a large bowl, combine 2 cups of the sifted flour with the sugar and salt, melted shortening, evaporated milk, egg, and yeast mixture.
• Add enough additional flour to form a shaggy dough. The amount of flour is a guesstimate; humidity may cause you to need a touch more or less.
• Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and roll thin - somewhere between 1/4-inch and 1/8-inch thick.
• Using a pizza wheel, cut the dough into 2-inch squares.
• Drop into hot fryer and brown on one side until golden; flip and brown on the other side.
• Remove and drain on paper towels.
• Sprinkle with sifted powdered sugar.
• Serve immediately with a great cup of chicory joe.

FRENCH MARKET DOUGHNUTS

Steps:

• scald milk, cool to lukewarm and add yeast to dissolve.
• add oil, egg, water, nutmeg, sugar and salt blend well with spoon.
• add flour gradually, beating well. cover and let rise in warm place until doubled in size.
• turn dough onto floured surface, knead gently.
• roll into 18"x12" rectangle, cut into 3'x2' rectangles. (or your favorite shape).
• cover and let rise about 30 minutes.
• fry only a few doughnuts at a time in hot oil (375 degrees F) until golden brown, turning to insure even cooking and browning.
• drain on paper towels. finish with your favorite frosting or topping. best served fresh and hot.