Easy Beignets

Photo courtesy of Jenn Hamilton

Easy Beignets

2 c Flour
1 Tablespoon Baking Powder
1 teaspoon Salt
¼ c Butter, chilled and cut into pieces
¾ c Milk
2 c Vegetable Oil
½ c Powdered Sugar






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​1. Mix flour, baking powder and salt
2. Add butter pieces and mash to mix with fork
3. When well incorporated, add milk and mix by hand to form dough
4. Lay on a floured surface to rest 15 min.
5. Flour top of dough and press to form a 1 to 1 ½ inch high loaf
6. Cut 2 inch by 2 inch squares and press down again
7. In a large heavy sauce pan add oil and heat over medium heat
8. When oil sizzles with a drop of flour it is ready
9. Carefully drop squares into oil and cook on both sides until light brown
10. Remove to paper towel to drain
11. Sprinkle with powdered sugar and indulge

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