MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06 Title: Springtime Beignets & Berries Categories: Breads, Fruits Yield: 48 servings 1/4 c Butter; room temperature 3/4 c Sugar 1/2 ts Salt 1/2 ts Ground cinnamon 1/2 c Water; +2 tb, warm, divided - (125°F/52°C) 1/2 c Evaporated milk 1/4 oz Env quick-rise yeast 1 lg Egg 3 3/4 c A-P flour Oil for deep-fat frying Confectioners' sugar Berries & whipped topping; - (optional) Beat butter, sugar, salt and cinnamon until crumbly. Beat in 1/2 cup water and evaporated milk. In another bowl, dissolve yeast in remaining 2 tablespoons water; add to milk mixture. Beat in egg until blended. Add 2 cups flour; mix until well blended. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky). Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover; refrigerate 4 hours or overnight. Bring dough to room temperature. On a floured surface, roll dough into a 16x12" rectangle. Cut into 2" squares. In a deep cast-iron skillet or deep- fat fryer, heat oil to 375°F/190°C. Drop beignets, a few at a time, into hot oil. Fry until golden brown, about 1 minute per side. Drain on paper towels. Dust with confectioners' sugar. If desired, serve with assorted berries and whipped topping. Recipe by Kathi Hemmer, Grand Junction, Colorado RECIPE FROM: https://www.tasteofhome.com Uncle Dirty Dave's Archives MMMMM