The East Community Guide - Gainesville, FL March 2018 the east take3 | Page 10

Beignets
Ingredients
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 1 cup evaporated milk
1/2 cup canola oil
1/4 cup sugar
1 large egg
1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
4-1/2 cups self-rising flour
Oil for deep-fat frying
 Confectioners' sugar
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Directions
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1. In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add milk, oil, sugar,
egg and 2 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour
to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky). Do not knead. Cover and
refrigerate overnight.
2. Punch dough down. Turn onto a floured surface; roll into a 16x12-in.
rectangle. Cut into 2-in. squares.
3. In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Fry squares, a
few at a time, until golden brown on both sides. Drain on paper towels.
Roll warm beignets in confectioners' sugar. Yield: 4 dozen.
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