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April 11, 2005
Podcast: Coffee and Donuts
also known as Cafe' au lait and beignets.
Recipe for New Orleans Beignets:
1 package active dry yeast
1 1/2 cups warm water (105°)
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1 cup undiluted evaporated milk
7 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup soft shortening
oil for frying
confectioners' powdered sugar
In large bowl, sprinkle yeast over water; stir to dissolve. Add sugar, salt, eggs and milk. Blend with beater. Add 4 cups of the flour; beat smooth. Add shortening; beat in remaining flour. Cover with plastic wrap and chill overnight. Roll out on floured board to 1/8-inch thickness. Cut into 2 1/2-inch squares. Deep fry at 360° 2 to 3 minutes until lightly browned on each side. Drain on paper towels and sprinkle heavily with powdered sugar. Yields 5 dozen.
Links mentioned:
Cafe' du Monde
Morning Call
French Market Coffee
Community Coffee
Cool Brew
Posted by YatPundit at April 11, 2005 3:37 PM