French Market Beignets

INGREDIENTS

2 cups Water, lukewarm

1/2 cup White sugar

2 tsp. Kosher salt

2 Eggs, large, room temperature

1/4 cup Crisco® Regular Shortening

1 cup PET® Evaporated Milk

2 qts. Flour, all-purpose

2 tbsp. Dry yeast, instant

As needed, Crisco Professional® Pan Release Spray

3/4 cup Powdered sugar

As needed, Smucker's® Strawberry PlateScapers® Dessert Topping

24 Strawberries, fresh

DIRECTIONS

In mixing bowl fitted with dough hook, combine water, sugar, salt, eggs, Crisco® Regular Shortening, PET® Evaporated Milk, flour and yeast. Knead for 6 to 8 minutes or until dough is smooth and elastic. (Dough will stick to the side of the bowl.)
Spray separate mixing bowl generously with Crisco Professional® Pan Release Spray. Transfer dough to bowl, toss to coat, cover and refrigerate overnight.
Preheat fryer to 350°F.
On lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/8-inch thick. Cut into 2-inch squares.
To prepare single serving: Deep fry 3 beignets for approximately 1 1/2 minutes, turning to ensure even coloring, until puffed and golden brown. Drain and dust with 1 1/2 teaspoons powdered sugar. Serve warm. Drizzle Smucker's® Strawberry PlateScapers® Dessert Topping over beignets. Garnish with 1 strawberry.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size : 2.7 oz.

Servings Per Recipes : 24

Amount Per Serving
Calories 0 Calories From Fat 0

Vitamin A	0%	Vitamin C	0%
Calcium	0%	Iron	0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower, depending on your calorie intake.

Fat 9

Carbohydrate 4

Protein 4