Universal's Mardi Gras Beignets
Prep Time:
2 hours, 30 minutes
Cook Time:
10 minutes
Servings:
Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 packet active dry yeast
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
  • 1 cup evaporated milk
  • 7 cup bread flour
  • 1/4 cup shortening
  • 3 cup powdered sugar
  • nonstick cooking spray
  • oil for deep fryer
Directions
  1. Step 1: Combine 1 1/2 cups water, 1/2 cup sugar, and 1 packet active dry yeast in a bowl; let mixture rest 10 minutes.
  2. Step 2: In another bowl, mix 2 large eggs, 1 1/4 teaspoons salt and 1 cup evaporated milk. Combine both mixtures. Stir in 3 cups of bread flour.
  3. Step 3: In another bowl, combine the remaining 4 cups bread flour with 1/4 cup shortening. Stir original mix to the new flour mix. Knead the resulting dough.
  4. Step 4: Place dough in a bowl coated with nonstick spray and cover with plastic wrap. Let dough rest 2 hours.
  5. Step 5: Roll dough out about 1/4-inch thick and cut into 1-inch squares.
  6. Step 6: Heat deep fryer to 350 F. Add the squares and flip until golden brown. Remove from fryer and coat with 3 cups powdered sugar.