Beignets February 15, 2018 by Jill Foucre Leave a Comment Beignets 2018-02-15 21:33:48 Yields 24 Print Ingredients 1 cup warm water, 110 degrees 3 tablespoons granulated sugar, divided 1 tablespoon instant or rapid-rise yeast 15 ounces all-purpose flour, plus more for rolling 3/4 teaspoon of salt 2 eggs 2 tablespoons of canola oil Canola oil, for frying Confectioners’ sugar for finishing Instructions Combine warm water, 1 tablespoon granulated sugar and yeast in large bowl. Let sit, about 5 minutes, until foamy. In separate bowl, combine flour, 2 remaining tablespoons sugar and salt. Whisk eggs and 2 tablespoons canola oil into foamed yeast water. Add flour mixture to liquid and vigorously stir with rubber spatula until all flour is incorporated. Cover with plastic wrap and place in refrigerator to rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour. Place a wire rack in a rimmed baking sheet. Dust a separate rimmed baking sheet with flour. Add enough canola oil to heavy-bottomed Dutch oven to measure 1 1/2-inches deep. Heat oil to 350 degrees over medium high heat. While oil is heating (after dough has doubled in size), finish preparing beignets. Heavily dust clean work surface with additional flour. Place half of dough on floured work surface and gently coat in flour using a bench scraper to turn dough and to keep from sticking to surface. Pat dough in to rectangle with well-floured hands. Roll dough to 1/4-inch thickness, about 12x9 inches. Using a pizza wheel, cut into twelve 3-inch squares. Place squares on floured baking sheet. Fry beignets, about 4-6 at a time depending on size of pot, until golden brown, about 3 minutes total, flipping halfway through frying. Use slotted spoon to transfer beignets to wire rack on rimmed backing sheet. Repeat with remaining beignets, being sure to maintain oil at 325-350 degrees during frying. Generously dust finished beignets with confectioners’ sugar and serve immediately. Adapted from Cooks Illustrated Adapted from Cooks Illustrated Marcel's Culinary Experience https://www.marcelsculinaryexperience.com/