New Orleans French Market Doughnuts Recipes

Steps:

• In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add milk, oil, sugar, egg and 2 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky). Do not knead. Cover and refrigerate overnight. , Punch down dough. Turn onto a floured surface; roll into a 16x12-in. rectangle. Cut into 2-in. squares. , In a deep cast-iron or electric skillet, heat 1 inch oil to 375°. Fry squares, in batches, until golden brown on both sides. Drain on paper towels. Roll warm beignets in confectioners' sugar.

Steps:

• Combine in large bowl 1/2 sugar, 1/4 cup butter and 1 teaspoon salt.
• Add 2 cups scalded milk and mix thoroughly.
• Add 1 pack yeast softened in 1/2 cup lukewarm water.
• Add 2 well beaten eggs.
• Beat in 4 cups flour.then add from 2 1/2 to 3 cups flour to make a soft dough.
• Transfer dough to a well buttered bowl.
• Cover with waxed paper and store in refrigerator until ready to use.
• The dough should not be allowed to rise before frying.
• Roll dough into a sheet about 1/4 inch thick, cut into 2-inch squares.
• Fry in hot grease to a golden brown. Drain on paper towel.
• Shake in paper bag with powdered sugar or sprinkle on top.
• Dough will keep in refrigerator several days.