Mickey Mouse Beignets
Mickey Mouse Beignets
These Mickey Mouse-shaped beignets are a much-loved Disney treat, and now you can have them without purchasing a park ticket.This recipe is courtesy of Disney.
Prep Time
2
hours
Cook Time
20
minutes
Servings
10
Total time: 2 hours, 20 minutes
Ingredients
- 1/2 teaspoon dry yeast
- 1/4 cup warm water (105 degrees fahrenheit)
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoon vegetable shortening
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 egg
- 4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup boiling water
- vegetable oil for frying
- powdered sugar
Directions
- Sprinkle yeast over warm water in a small bowl, stirring to dissolve.
- Let stand for five minutes.
- Combine sugar, shortening, salt, heavy cream, egg, flour and boiling water in a large bowl; stir in yeast mixture.
- With the dough hook attachment of an electric mixer on medium speed, mix the dough just until combined and smooth.
- Let dough rest for 30 minutes.
- Roll to 1/4-inch thickness and cut individual beignets with a Mickey Mouse-shaped cutter or cut into 2 1/2 to 3-inch squares.
- Cover with a towel and let dough rise until doubled in size in a warm, draft-free area, about 60 to 90 minutes.
- Using caution, heat 3 inches of vegetable oil to 350 degrees Fahrenheit in a deep, heavy pot over medium-high heat.
- Fry beignets until golden brown, about two to three minutes, turning as soon as they brown on one side.
- Remove with tongs and place on paper towels to drain.
- Dust warm beignets with powdered sugar and serve immediately.