As you may or may not know, Caleb and I made the very long journey to New Orleans nearly two months ago. And, boy, was it worth it!
These sugary puffs of fried deliciousness were probably one of my favorite parts of the trip (among many!). Ask Caleb, I didn't stop pleading for a rendezvous for many, many weeks after we returned from the hot swamp.
beignets.
Cafe Du Monde.
So, since it appears we won't be making a return trip in the weeks to come, Caleb and I decided to try our own hand at beignets.
Out of the box, of course :)
There were four simple directions, yet we Caleb, made one major blunder and only added half the necessary amount of mix. The consistency was a mess as I tried to roll the dough out with our makeshift rolling pin, a wine bottle. Lushes are we.
The little penguin was working overtime.
It was early, I was stressed (hard to believe, right?), and ready to throw in the towel. But, we somehow managed to reach the right consistency, though I was mildly snarling.
Caleb hard at work.
Once the dough was cut into uniform squares, it got popped into the lava-hot oil.
And doused in powdered-sugar bliss!
Whats cuter, my mug or these french donuts? :)
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