Beignets

I accidentally double posted yesterday so I am reposting this one on beignets that you might have missed.

I found this easy beignet recipe from The Southern Lady Cooks. It doesn't use any yeast. I may never make it to The Cafe Du Monde in New Orleans, so this is an easy way to get an idea of it. It occurred to me that you can pay to have them shipped to you, in fact they ship worldwide, but...here is this easy recipe anyway:

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup milk
1 tablespoon oil
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Honey, Syrup, Molasses or Powdered Sugar (Optional)

Combine flour, baking powder, sugar and salt. Mix well in a bowl with a wire whisk. Beat milk, egg, oil and vanilla together and add to dry mixture. Beat batter with whisk until smooth. Drop by tablespoon full into hot oil either in skillet or deep fryer. Cook to golden brown on each side being careful not to burn. Drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with powdered sugar or drizzle with honey, syrup or molasses. Makes about 24 beignets.