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Overnight Beignets

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Ingredients

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  • 3/4 C warm water
  • 1/4 C granulated sugar
  • 1 t instant yeast
  • 1 large egg, slightly beaten
  • 1/2 C evaporated milk
  • 3 1/2 C flour
  • 3/4 t salt
  • 2 T butter
  • 2 T butter to grease bowl
  • Oil for deep frying
  • 1 1/2 C confectioners’ sugar

Instructions

  1. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook, combine water, sugar, yeast, egg, evaporated milk and 1/2 of the flour
  2. Mix for a few minutes on low
  3. Add the butter and remaining flour and salt while the mixer is turning on slow
  4. Knead on low for a few minutes until the dough is smooth
  5. Turn out onto a floured surface and knead a few times then form into a ball
  6. Place the dough in a bowl greased thoroughly with butter, cover with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator overnight
  7. IN THE MORNING:
  8. Let the dough come to room temperature
  9. Preheat oil in a deep-fryer or dutch oven to 360 degrees
  10. Roll the dough to about a 1/4 inch thickness on a floured surface and cut into squares
  11. Deep fry until golden brown on both sides – about 3 to 4 minutes
  12. Drain for a minute on paper towels, toss with confectioners sugar

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