Homestyle Biegnets

Growing up in Mandeville we visited New Orleans quite frequently, and almost every time we couldn't leave without going to Coffee Call or Cafe DuMonde before crossing the bridge to get some Biegnets (and getting into powdered sugar fights is guaranteed). Making them at home is fun and although they're not the real thing it comes pretty darn close, couldn't be easier and you still come out covered in powdered sugar!

All you need is a deep pot for frying.

Cook Time: 10 Minutes
Yields: A Bunch
Calls to Mom: 1 (The Oil was too hot at first and the outside was browning really quickly but still doughy in the middle) 2nd try = SUCCESS!!

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 Roll of Biscuits 
• 2 Cups Vegetable Oil
• 1 Cup Powdered Sugar
• 2 TBSP Cinnamon

PREPARATION:

Heat vegetable oil in pot over medium heat. Cut biscuits in half or quarter them and roll into balls (for more of a doughnut hole look). Drop into oil and roll them around until golden brown and cooked throughout. Take out and place on papertowels to absorb excess oil and to cool. With the powdered sugar and cinnamon in a paper bag, throw in cooked doughnuts and give it a little shake.

Swimming in the Hot Tub!!

SOME HELPFUL TIPS:

• To test the oil temperature, cut a piece of dough and toss it in to see if it slowly simmers, if browns too quick then turn the heat down.
• Use a cookie cutter to make fun shaped doughnuts, get creative!