I like these better than the ones at Café Du Monde in New Orleans. Shocking, I know.
Ingredients
- 1 package dry yeast
- 1/2 cup warm water
- 1/2 cup evaporated milk
- 1 egg beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups all purpose flour
- 3 to 4 cups peanuts oil for deep frying
- Confectioners sugar, for garnish
- Cinnamon sugar, for garnish
Greg Sonnier,
Gabrielle’s & Gamay,
New Olreans, LAFrom
Directions
In a bowl of a kitchen aid mixer dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the milk and next 5 ingredients. Then beat in flour, 1 cup at a time, on medium-high speed for 1 minute. Dough will be sticky. Work 1/4 of the dough at a time. Place on a well floured board and roll dough to about 1/8 inch thick. Cut dough into 2 inch squares (irregular shapes are OK). Preheat oil to 370 degrees. Fry squares in oil, just a few at a time. When they rise to the surface, flip and cook until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Dust with powdered sugar, or cinnamon sugar. Serve warm.