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New Orleans Beignet Doughnuts Recipe

Name: New Orleans Beignet Doughnuts
Ingredients: 1 pkg. active dry yeast; 1 1/2 c. hot water; 1/2 c. sugar; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 large eggs; 1 c. undiluted evaporated lowfat milk; 7 c. all-purpose flour; 1/4 c. soft shortening; Oil for frying; Confectioners' sugar, sifted

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Servings: 12

Ingredients

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1 pkg. active dry yeast
1 1/2 c. hot water
1/2 c. sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
1 c. undiluted evaporated lowfat milk
7 c. all-purpose flour
1/4 c. soft shortening
Oil for frying
Confectioners' sugar, sifted

Directions

In a large bowl, sprinkle yeast over water; stir to dissolve. Add in sugar, salt and large eggs with lowfat milk. Blend with mixer. Add in 4 cups of flour; beat till smooth. Add in shortening, then beat in remaining flour. Cover and refrigerate several hrs. Roll 2 1/2 inch squares about 1/8 inch thick, roll first and then cut the squares. Deep fry at 360 degrees 2 to 3 min (till golden brown on each side). Drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar. Yield: 5 dozen.

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Amount Per Serving	%DV
Serving Size 145g
Recipe makes 12 servings
Calories 377
Calories from Fat 65	17%
Total Fat 7.42g	9%
Saturated Fat 2.33g	9%
Trans Fat 1.43g
Cholesterol 41mg	14%
Sodium 230mg	10%
Potassium 165mg	5%
Total Carbs 66.37g	18%
Dietary Fiber 2.1g	7%
Sugars 10.69g	7%
Protein 10.22g	16%

New Orleans Beignet Doughnuts Recipe

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