Do They Serve Beignets in Heaven? A Devine Beignet Recipe

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I’m from New Orleans and I’m not going unless they serve beignets and cafe au lait in Heaven…here’s the beignet recipe I use while down here in the waiting room.

Ingredients for a Devine Beignet:
•1 envelope active dry yeast
•1 1/2 cups warm water (approx. 105°)
•1/2 cup granulated sugar
•1 teaspoon salt
•2 eggs, beaten
•1 cup evaporated milk
•7 cups all-purpose flour
•1/4 cup shortening, softened
•oil for deep frying
•powdered sugar

I was five and a half when I had my first chickory coffee au lait and two huge beinets outdoors at Du Monde’s Cafe in the French Quarter…enjoy!

Preparation:
In large bowl, sprinkle yeast over the warm water; stir to dissolve and let stand for 5 minutes.
Add sugar, salt, beaten eggs, and evaporated milk.
Whisk or use electric mixer to blend thoroughly.
Add 4 cups of the flour; beat until smooth.
Add shortening; gradually blend in remaining flour.
Cover with plastic wrap and chill at least 4 hours or overnight.
Roll out on floured board to 1/8-inch thickness.
Cut into 2 1/2 to 3-inch squares.
Deep fry (yes, this is southern cooking!) at 360° for 2 to 3 minutes until lightly browned on both sides.
Drain on paper towels and sprinkle generously with powdered sugar.
Serve piping hot with Big City coffee.
Makes 1 Serving (4-5 dozen!)



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July 23, 2009 | Filed Under Coffee Recipe 

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