It’s Fat Tuesday and even though it’s snowing, sleeting, raining, and just generally yuck outside we’re not letting that stop us from laissez les bons temps rouler!
Beignets
From Chris Toy
1 Egg
3 C Self-rising flour
1 tsp Yeast
1/4 C Granulated sugar
1/2 C Hot water
Oil for deep frying
Powdered sugar and cinnamon for rolling
Combine hot water and sugar. Stir in yeast, combine with egg and flour to make a soft dough. Cover and let sit for 15 minutes. Roll dough out until it is 1/4 in thick and cut into 2 inch squares. Deep fry in 350°F oil. Roll in powdered sugar and cinnamon. Eat warm!
