Beignets (Disneyland)

Unbalanced

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

In a small bowl, stir water together with sugar and yeast. Let sit 10 minutes.

Step 2

In the bowl of a stand mixer, add eggs. Using the whisk attachment, beat eggs 1 minute. Add salt and evaporated milk. Add yeast mixture and combine.

Step 3

3. Add 3 cups flour while continuing to mix. Add shortening until combined. Add remaining flour until thoroughly combined.

Step 4

4. Switch to dough hook attachment and knead until dough comes together, about 5 minutes.

Step 5

5. Grease a separate large bowl with nonstick cooking spray. Transfer dough to greased bowl. Place plastic wrap greased with cooking spray over top of bowl and let rise 3 hours at room temperature.

Step 6

6. In a large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat, add vegetable oil. It should measure to a depth of about 2". Heat until oil reaches 350°F. Line a large plate with paper towels and set aside.

Step 7

7. Flour a flat surface and roll dough out to ¼" thickness. Cut into Mickey shapes (or shape into Mickey face by hand).

Step 8

8. Carefully slide two or three dough Mickeys into the hot oil and fry about 1 minute on each side, until golden brown. Transfer to lined plate. Repeat with remaining dough.

Step 9

9. Allow fried Beignets to drain 30 seconds, then pile high with confectioners’ sugar.