New Orleans Beignet- These New Orleans doughnuts are the best! Soft Pillowy and Light . Just like the ones eat at Cafe du Monde but taste even better! You can't beat Homemade.

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INGREDIENTS

3/4 cup lukewarm water
1 packet active dry yeast
1/3 cup sugar
3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
Pinch of salt
1 large egg
1/2 cup evaporated milk
3 tablespoons melted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Oil ( ; for frying)
Powdered sugar ( ; for dusting)

- 12 pieces

INSTRUCTIONS

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New Orleans Beignet

3/4 cup lukewarm water 
1 packet active dry yeast 
1/3 cup sugar 
3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 
  Pinch of salt 
1 large egg 
1/2 cup evaporated milk 
3 tablespoons melted butter 
1 teaspoon vanilla extract 
  Oil ( for frying)
  Powdered sugar ( for dusting)

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  {
    "@type": "HowToStep",
    "text": "In a Large bowl or Stand mixer combine lukewarm water and yeast. Let it sit until dissolve for about 5 minutes."
  },
  {
    "@type": "HowToStep",
    "text": "Lightly whisk eggs, evaporated milk, vanilla extract , salt and sugar. Add to the yeast mixture."
  },
  {
    "@type": "HowToStep",
    "text": "Mix in about 2 cups flour and continue mixing with hand or dough mixer , if using a stand mixer for about a minute or 2."
  },
  {
    "@type": "HowToStep",
    "text": "Finally add melted butter, mix until dough is sticky but smooth. Add in additional flour (if needed) to make soft dough."
  },
  {
    "@type": "HowToStep",
    "text": "Turn dough on lightly floured surface and knead for 1-2 minutes Place dough in a greased bowl, turning once to coat the dough Cover loosely with a clean cloth and let rise in a warm, draft-free place for about 2 hours or until doubled."
  },
  {
    "@type": "HowToStep",
    "text": "Punch the dough down- remove the dough from the bowl."
  },
  {
    "@type": "HowToStep",
    "text": "Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface into ¼ - 1/3 inch thick. Then cut out dough into 1 1/2 or 2? squares, you can use a sharp knife or pizza cutter. Let it rest for about 10 minutes before frying"
  },
  {
    "@type": "HowToStep",
    "text": "Working in batches so as to not crowd the oil, fry the dough squares until they are puffy and golden brown. Remove from the oil, make a pit stop on the paper towels and immediately dust with powdered sugar."
  },
  {
    "@type": "HowToStep",
    "text": "Serve hot with Café au lait!!!!!"
  }
]

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Serving Size: 1 - 12 piece (147g)
Recipe Makes: 8- 12 pieces

Calories: 416
Calories from Fat: 188 (45%)

Amt Per Serving		% DV

	Total Fat 20.9g	28 %
	Saturated Fat 12.7g	63 %
	Monounsaturated Fat 5.5g
	Polyunsanturated Fat 1.1g
Cholesterol 81.4mg		25 %
Sodium 3255.1mg		112 %
Potassium 201mg		5 %
Total Carbohydrate 47.1g		14 %
	Dietary Fiber 1.8g	7 %
	Sugars, other 45.4g
Protein 9.3g		13 %
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Calories per serving: 416

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