*Beignets

Time:  35 minutes

Makes:  about 12

2 c self-rising flour

1/2 c half & half

1 egg

3 Tbsp sugar

1/2 Tbsp baking powder

1/2 tsp baking soda

dash of salt

Powdered Sugar for topping

Mix egg, half & half, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt with a hand mixer. 

Slowly add 1 cup flour and beat until smooth.  Remove mixer and set aside.  Add the second cup of flour and stir by hand until soft dough forms. 

Roll dough out to 1/4 inch thick on a well- floured surface.  Cut into 1 and 1/2 inch squares.  Deep fry in oil at 350-360℉ until golden brown.  About 3 minutes.  You will need to flip them over at about 1 and a half minutes.  

Remove from grease and drain on paper towels. Top with powdered sugar after they have cooled slightly before serving. 

**Use a thermometer to monitor oil temperature.  If it gets too hot, the outside will burn and the inside will be sticky.  If it's too cool, they will soak up the grease instead of frying properly.

Best Ever Buttermilk Biscuits

• 1 1/4 c. Self-rising flour
• 4 tsp Sugar
• 1/2 stick frozen Unsalted Butter
• 2/3 c. whole Buttermilk 

Put flour and sugar in a bowl and stir.  Grate the frozen butter with a cheese grater.  Gently stir into flour mixture.  Dip out 2 inch balls of dough and lightly roll in loose flour.  Spray and flour small aluminum baking dish or small iron skillet.  

Bake at 425° for 25 minutes in aluminum pan or 350° for 45 minutes in the iron skillet.