Costas French Market Doughnuts (Beignets)

Name: Costas French Market Doughnuts (Beignets)
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 0.5 cup water; 1 tablespoon yeast; 0.5 cup sugar; 0.25 cup shortening; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 cup boiling water; 1 cup evaporated milk; 2 eggs, beaten; 7.5 cups flour; 1 quart vegetable oil for frying; 1 cup confectioners' sugar for dusting

Instructions

Prep:30minCook:30min

Try this genuine recipe for Costas French Market doughnuts (beignets). These tender pillow-like doughnuts taste like those at New Orleans' Cafe du Monde.

Updated at: Thu, 31 Jul 2025 14:37:15 GMT