Disney has released their Dole Whip recipe, churro recipe, and now their recipe for beignets shaped like Mickey Mouse. Over on the Disney Parks blog, the company put the recipe and as they recommend, it really is the ideal treat to have while watching the film The Princess and the Frog.
Ingredients
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1/2 teaspoon dry yeast
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1/4 cup warm water (105°)
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1/4 cup sugar
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2 tablespoons vegetable shortening
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 cup heavy cream
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1 egg
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4 cups all-purpose flour
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1/2 cup boiling water
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Vegetable oil for frying
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Powdered sugar
Instructions
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Sprinkle yeast over warm water in a small bowl, stirring to dissolve. Let stand for 5 minutes.
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Combine sugar, shortening, salt, heavy cream, egg, flour and boiling water in a large bowl; stir in yeast mixture. With the dough hook attachment of an electric mixer on medium speed, mix the dough just until combined and smooth. Let dough rest for 30 minutes.
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Roll to 1/4-inch thickness and cut individual beignets with a Mickey Mouse-shaped cutter or cut into 2 1/2 to 3-inch squares. Cover with a towel and let the dough rise until doubled in size in a warm, draft-free area, about 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
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Using caution, heat 3 inches of vegetable oil to 350°F in a deep, heavy pot over medium-high heat. Fry beignets until golden brown, about 2 to 3 minutes, turning as soon as they brown on one side. Remove with tongs and place on paper towels to drain. Dust warm beignets with powdered sugar and serve immediately.