French Market Beignets

French Market Beignets


1. Put 1 1/2 cups warm water in a large bowl, sprinkle yeast over the water then stir well to dissolve the yeast When the yeast is dissolved and frothing add sugar, salt& milk.

2. Beat the two eggs and add to the bowl.

3. Add crisco.

4. Stir well and slowly add the 7 cups of flour.

5. Stir until the flour is well mixed in and the dough is in a big ball, cover with plastic and place in the fridge overnight Next day rollsmall pieces of dough on a floured board.

6. Roll as thin as you can and cut into 2" squares.Make a double slash through the center of each square. This helps the center cook through.

7. Fry in 360F oil for about 3 minutes until light brown.

8. Shake the beignets in a bag in confectioner's sugar C'est Bon.

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