Recipe: Beignets with Butterscotch Sauce

BEIGNETS WITH BUTTERSCOTCH SAUCE

Categories: Cajun, Desserts

Yield: 6 servings

1/4 c Water,warm(105-115'F.)
1 pk Active dry yeast
4 Eggs,at room temperature
1/2 c Butter or margarine,softened
1/3 c Sugar
2 t Orange rind,grated
1 T Rum
1/2 t Vanilla
1/2 t Salt
4 c Flour,all-purpose
Vegetable oil
Sugar,confectioners',sifted

-----------------------------BUTTERSCOTCH SAUCE-----------------------------
3/4 c Brown sugar,light
1/4 c Corn syrup,light
1 T Butter or margarine
1/4 c Half-and-half
1/2 t Vanilla

1. Measure warm water into large warm bowl.

2. Sprinkle in yeast; stir until softened.

3. Add eggs, butter, sugar, orange rind, rum, vanilla and salt; beat until
smooth.

4. Gradually mix in 3 1/2 cups flour until smooth.

5. Turn out onto lightly floured surface; knead in remaining 1/2 cup flour
until smooth.

6. Cover; refrigerate 2 to 3 hours or overnight.

7. Punch down dough; turn out onto lightly floured surface and divide in
half.

8. Roll out each half to 3/8-inch thickness; cut into 1 3/4-inch rounds.

9. Cover; let stand 20 minutes.

10. In large skillet, heat oil (1 inch deep) to 375'F.

11. Fry beignets 2 to 3 minutes, turning once, until golden brown on both
sides.

12. Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with confectioners' sugar.

13. Serve warm with Butterscotch Sauce.

*** BUTTERSCOTCH SAUCE ***

1. Combine brown sugar, corn syrup and butter in saucepan.

2. Bring to a boil over low heat, stirring constantly.

3. Remove from heat and stir in half-and-half and vanilla.

4. Serve warm.