BEIGNET MIX IN A JAR RECIPE
3 teaspoons sugar 1 package Beignet mix 4 large eggs vegetable oil for frying In a medium saucepan, combine the butter, water, and sugar. Bring the mixture to a boil and remove the pan from the heat. Add the Beignet mix and beat with a wooden spoon until the mixture leaves the sides of the pan. Add the eggs, one at a time, and beat until the mixture is smooth. Heat 4 inches of oil in a heavy 5 to 6 quart saucepan to 360 degrees. Drop the dough by tablespoonfuls into the oil, and cook about 3 minutes until each is puffed and golden. Drain the beignets on paper towels and sift powdered sugar over each one. Serve iwth French Roast coffee. Makes 2 dozen.
BISCUIT MIX
4 cups unbleached white flour 2/3 cup instant non fat dry milk 1 tsp salt 3 tbsp double acting baking powder 1/2 cup good vegetable oil Mix flour, milk, salt and baking powder together in blender or food processor. Mix well, then blend in the oil. Empty into covered container, and store in fridge until needed. This yields about 5 cups of mix. Each cup of mix makes about six biscuits. Attach this to the Jar: Add 1/2 cup water to each 1 cup of mix. Roll out dough 1/2 inch thick on lightly floured board, cut into biscuits & bake on a greased cookie sheet in a pre heated 425 deg. oven for approx. 10 minutes
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