Beignets
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 4 Minutes
Serves 2 1/2 Servings
Difficulty Moderate
Ingredients
- Crisco® Pure Canola Oil
- 1 C. water
- 1/2 C. unsalted butter
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1 C. all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 Tbsp. sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 1/2 tsp. Spice Islands® Pure Vanilla Extract
- Powdered sugar
Directions
- HEAT 2 to 3 inches oil to 365ºF in deep fryer or deep saucepan.
- COMBINE water, butter and salt in medium saucepan; bring to a boil.
- ADD flour and sugar. Reduce heat to medium and stir until dough is smooth and comes away from side of pan; remove from heat. Stir 2 minutes to cool slightly.
- ADD eggs one at a time. Beat after each addition until well blended. Beat in vanilla.
- DROP by teaspoonfuls, a few at a time, into hot oil. Fry several minutes or until deeply golden brown, turning as needed for even browning. Remove with slotted metal spoon. Drain on paper towels. Roll in powdered sugar. Serve warm.
