*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.