Beignets(New Orleans-Style Square Donuts)
Yield
2 dozenPrep
30 minCook
18 minReady
9 hrsLow Fat, Fat-Free, Low in Saturated Fat, Low Cholesterol, Cholesterol-Free, Trans-fat Free, Sodium-Free, Low Sodium
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | package |
hot roll mix
(1-pound) |
* |
| ¼ | cup |
sugar
|
|
| 1 | teaspoon |
vanilla extract
|
|
| 1 | x |
powdered sugar
sifted |
*
|
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | package |
hot roll mix
(1-pound) |
* |
| 59 | ml |
sugar
|
|
| 5 | ml |
vanilla extract
|
|
| 1 | x |
powdered sugar
sifted |
*
|
Directions
Prepare roll mix according to package directions, adding ¼ cup sugar to flour mixture and vanilla to hot water.
When kneading is completed, proceed as follows: Coat a bowl with shortening or oil; roll ball of dough in bowl to coat with oil.
Cover with waxed paper and a towel. Refrigerate for several hours or overnight.
Remove dough from refrigerator; punch down and cut in half.
On a lightly floured surface, roll each half to make a 9 x 12 -inch rectangle.
Cut each into 12 (3-inch) squares. Cover with a towel and let rise for 30 minutes.
Deep fry beignets, two at a time.
Fry 1½ minutes; turn and fry 1½ minutes or until golden brown.
Sprinkle generously with confectioners' sugar.
