My mother makes these fabulous Beignets which traditionally were made and served only on Mardi Gras. However, they are so good we try to coerce her well that is a bit strong...we plead ...we make her feel guilty....Well you get it the idea .....we try everything... Can we make them absolutely.....but she makes them the best.
As you can see they are very different then the folks in New Orleans are serving up. She takes time in braiding and twisting them into individual shapes. My mother had told us many stories on the traditional of making Beignets in France weeks in advance and filling large baskets for the celebration of Mardi Gras or Fat Tuesday..
This year it falls on Tuesday February 12th (a week from today).
Here is her Beignet recipe
4 cups of flour
1 Tablespoon of Baking Powder
A pinch of Salt
1/2 cup of Sugar
3 egg yolks ( safe whites)
1 stick of melted cooled butter
2 Tablespoons of Rum
1 Tablespoon of Vanilla
Mix dry ingredients together
Beat Egg whites until stiff
Pour combined dry ingredients onto a board and make a hole in the center, pour in beaten egg yolks, vanilla and Rum . Mix with your hands lightly until liquid mixture is absorbed... fold in egg whites. Making a soft dough. Cut into pieces and roll out dough cutting pieces into about 2 inch strips - at this point you can twist and knot. Deep fry pieces and drain on a brown paper bag - sprinkle with powder sugar when cooled...
Enjoy....
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