03/01/2022
Happy Mardi Gras!
Happy Mardi Gras!
So time to make some Beignets
Ingredients
4g fast-action dried yeast
250g strong white bread flour, plus extra for dusting
25g caster sugar
125g evaporated milk
1 medium egg
25g unsalted butter, melted
1.5l rapeseed or vegetable oil, for the bowl and deep-frying
icing sugar, for dusting
Method
STEP 1
Mix together the yeast, flour, sugar and 1 tsp sea salt in the bowl of a stand mixer. Whisk together the evaporated milk and egg and tip into the bowl with the melted butter and 60ml just-boiled water. Knead on a medium speed for 2 mins in the stand mixer, or for 5 mins on a lightly floured work surface, until smooth. Shape the dough into a ball and put in a large, lightly oiled bowl. Cover with a damp tea towel and chill for 8-24 hrs.
STEP 2
Roll out the dough on a lightly floured work surface into a roughly 20 x 25cm rectangle about 1cm thick. Cut into 20 x 5cm squares.
STEP 3
Pour the oil into a deep stock pot or saucepan, so it is no deeper than one-third full. Or, use a deep-fat fryer. Heat the oil to 175C. Line a baking tray with kitchen paper. Fry the beignets in batches for 3 mins, turning occasionally with tongs, until puffed up and golden brown. Lift the beignets onto the paper to drain, then move to a wire rack, dust generously with icing sugar and serve warm.
Bon Appetit