The Gumbo Bros Beignets
Chef Adam Lathan shows us how to make a sweet Mardi Gras treat
Updated: Mar. 1, 2022 at 11:30 AM CST
Ingredients:
- 1/2 Cup Sugar
- 1 Envelope Yeast
- 8 Cups AP flour
- 3 Eggs
- 1 Cup Evaporated Milk
- 1-1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup shortening
- Canola Oil
- Powdered sugar
Directions:
- Pour 1-1/2 cups of warm water in a mixing bowl. Add sugar and yeast in a large bowl and let sit for 15 minutes to activate the yeast.
- Beat the eggs and mix in the evaporated milk, salt, vanilla and add to the yeast & water.
- Mix in half the flour slowly and add the shortening. Add remaining flour and stir to combine.
- Remove the dough and knead on a floured surface until the ball is smooth. Put the dough into a large bowl and cover with a towel. Leave it out at room temperature for 4-8 hours.
- After the dough has risen, roll the dough out on a clean, flat surface and cut into 2-inch squares.
- Heat oil to 370 degrees and drop in the beignets. Fry until golden (about 8 minutes) and remove.
- Toss in powdered sugar and serve warm.
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