Beignets Recipe

Name: Beignets
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 9 servings
Ingredients: Vegetable oil for deep frying; 1 can (13.8 oz) Pillsbury™ refrigerated classic pizza crust; Powdered sugar

Ingredients

Vegetable oil for deep frying
1 can (13.8 oz) Pillsbury™ refrigerated classic pizza crust
Powdered sugar

PREP TIME 10m	COOK TIME 10m	TOTAL TIME 20m
YIELD 9 servings

Instructions

In deep fat fryer or heavy saucepan, heat 2 inches oil to 350°F.
Line a plate with paper towels; set aside.
On lightly floured work surface, roll dough into ball and pat into 8x6-inch rectangle about 1/2 inch thick.
Cut into 9 equal pieces using pizza cutter or knife.
Fry 2 or 3 pieces of dough at a time in hot oil 2 to 3 minutes on each side, turning with slotted spoon, until deep golden brown.
Remove with slotted spoon. Drain on paper towels.
Sprinkle tops with powdered sugar, and serve warm.