Beignets

My mom used to make us beignets growing up and they are now my go-to addition for special breakfasts! I hope you love them as much as I do. ​ Ingredients 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup butter or regular margarine 1 cup water 1-1/4 cups sifted all-purpose flour 4 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Vegetable oil for frying Powdered sugar for topping ​ Directions In a heavy saucepan, combine sugar, salt, butter, and water. Bring to a boil and allow the butter to melt. Remove from heat and add flour all at once. Beat with a wooden spoon until all of the flour is moistened. Cook over medium heat, beating until flour leaves the sides of the saucepan and forms a ball (this usually takes only a few minutes). Remove from heat. Transfer mixture to large mixing bowl. Add eggs, one at a time while mixer is on a medium speed. Continue beating until mixture is smooth. Beat in vanilla. In a large pan, add in roughly 1.5 to 2 inches of vegetable oil. Heat on medium temperature until you feel the warmth when holding your hand above the pan. DO NOT ALLOW THE OIL TO FULLY BOIL. This is a fire hazard. Use a tablespoon to transfer "clumps" of the mixture from the mixing bowl to the frying pan. Once the mixture floats to the top of the oil, flip it over using a clean spoon (usually using a spoon with holes is ideal but I have successfully and carefully used a regular spoon in the past). Cook until beignet is a golden brown color. Carefully transfer cooked beignet to a bowl with paper towels. Add powdered sugar and enjoy! Please let me know if you have any questions! The most difficult process is the frying but they are so worth it! https://preview.redd.it/68ljo1o0tfd41.jpg?width=206&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=23c1b11bd9aac6e8a2e5b213e88b7411cc8fa62c submitted by /u/seneca007 [link] [comments]