Classic Cajun beignets are easy to make at home. If you do not have a deep fryer, do it the old-fashioned way using oil in a heavy, deep pot. Add a dash of cinnamon to the confectioners' sugar dusting for a change of pace.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 bottle (48 ounces) oil
- 2 cups self-rising flour
- 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1-1/4 cups milk
- Confectioners' sugar, as desired
Preparation:
Heat oil in a deep pot to 375 degrees F.
In a bowl, blend flour and granulated sugar.
In another bowl, blend egg and milk. Add to dry mixture. Beat to a thick batter.
Drop by tablespoon into oil. Deep-fry until golden brown. Drain on absorbent paper. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar.
Yield: 4 to 5 dozen
Recipe Source: Cooking with Cajun Women by Nicole Denee Fontenot (Hippocrene Books)
Reprinted with permission.
In a bowl, blend flour and granulated sugar.
In another bowl, blend egg and milk. Add to dry mixture. Beat to a thick batter.
Drop by tablespoon into oil. Deep-fry until golden brown. Drain on absorbent paper. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar.
Yield: 4 to 5 dozen
Recipe Source: Cooking with Cajun Women by Nicole Denee Fontenot (Hippocrene Books)
Reprinted with permission.
