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SPECIALTY BREAD RECIPES
Musings from The Armchair Chef ~
As a tribute to the strength and resilience of New Orleans...
ILovetoBakeBread.com
BEIGNETS
This can also be made as a Mix, layered in a jar
and given as a gift!
See instructions below. |
| The classic New Orleans version of a
doughnut! |
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Ingredients |
Beignet Mix - One
Package
●1 cup all purpose flour
●1/2 cup sugar
●1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
●1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
●1/4 teaspoon salt
Added later
●1/4 cup butter or
margarine
●3/4 cup water
●3 teaspoons sugar
●1 package Beignet mix
●4 large eggs
●vegetable oil for frying
●powdered sugar |
| Equipment |
Medium Sauce Pan
Large Mixing Bowl
Measuring cups
Measuring spoons
Wooden Spoon Heavy 5-6 Qt. Sauce Pan |
Candy Thermometer
Paper Towels for draining
Sifter for Powdered Sugar |
| Step by Step |
● Combine
Beignet Mix dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl
● In a medium saucepan, combine the butter, water,
and sugar.
● Bring the mixture to a
boil and remove the pan from the heat.
● Add the Beignet mix and beat with a wooden
spoon until the mixture leaves the sides of the pan.
● Add the eggs, one at a time,
and beat until the mixture is smooth.
● Heat 4 inches of oil in a heavy 5 to 6 quart
saucepan to 360 degrees F.
● Drop the dough by tablespoonfuls into the oil,
and cook
about 3 minutes until each is puffed and golden.
● Drain the beignets on paper towels
● Sift powdered sugar over each one
● Makes 2 dozen.
● Enjoy! |
| Instructions for Gift
Jar |
Use a large mouth quart jar. Place
Beignet Mix in jar. Place 8" x 8" square of decorative
cloth over closed lid with rubber band.
Attach Tag with instructions.
Instructions for Tag:
●1/4 cup butter or
margarine
●3/4 cup water
●3 teaspoons sugar
●1 package Beignet mix
●4 large eggs
●vegetable oil for frying
●powdered sugar
In a medium saucepan, combine the butter, water, and
sugar. Bring the mixture to a boil and remove the pan
from the heat. Add the Beignet mix and beat with a
wooden spoon until the mixture leaves the sides of the
pan. Add the eggs, one at a time, and beat until the
mixture is smooth. Heat 4 inches of oil in a heavy 5 to
6 quart
saucepan to 360 degrees. Drop the dough by
tablespoonfuls into the oil, and cook about 3 minutes
until each is puffed and golden. Drain the beignets on
paper towels and sift powdered sugar over each one.
Makes 2 dozen. |
For a printable version of the
BEIGNETS Recipe, click here.
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