Mardi Gras Treat: How to Make Beignets from Scratch

MARDI GRAS FAVORITE HOW TO MAKE BEIGNETS

Activate the yeast 1 Dissolve one package of yeast in warm water. Add one tablespoon of sugar. Allow the yeast to sit for 10 minutes to activate. Dissolve one package of yeast in warm water. Add one tablespoon of sugar. Allow the yeast to sit for 10 minutes to activate.

Heat milk and butter 2 Heat 1/4 cup of milk and three tablespoons of butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Heat 1/4 cup of milk and three tablespoons of butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat.

Combine dry ingredients Combine 2 1/2 cups of flour and two tablespoons of sugar. Combine 2 1/2 cups of flour and two tablespoons of sugar. 3

Mix the dough 4 Mix the yeast with flour, one egg yolk and one teaspoon vanilla. Allow the dough to rise for one hour. Mix the yeast with flour, one egg yolk and one teaspoon vanilla. Allow the dough to rise for one hour.

Cut into strips 5 Cut the dough into 2 x 3-inch strips. Cut the dough into 2 x 3-inch strips.

Fry the beignets 6 Heat 2-3 inches of oil over medium heat. Place 3-4 dough strips at a time into the hot oil and fry for 45 seconds on each side. Heat 2-3 inches of oil over medium heat. Place 3-4 dough strips at a time into the hot oil and fry for 45 seconds on each side.

Eat and enjoy! 7 Strain the beignets from the hot oil and place them on a layer of paper towels to drain. Serve hot with powdered sugar. Strain the beignets from the hot oil and place them on a layer of paper towels to drain. Serve hot with powdered sugar.

Nutrition Information Fat Cholesterol Calories Carbohydrates Protein 262kcal 40 g 6 g 8.5 g 23 mg Serving: 1 beignet Fat 8.5 mg

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