Makes 24 Pumpkin Beignets
Ingredients for Pumpkin Beignets:
1/2 teaspoon dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water (105º)
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup canned pumpkin puree
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup hot water
1 egg
2 tablespoons vegetable shortening
1/2 teaspoon salt
Vegetable oil, for frying
Ingredients for Maple Glaze:
3 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup maple syrup
1 cup powdered sugar
Procedure for Pumpkin Beignets:
Sprinkle yeast over warm water in a small bowl, stirring to dissolve. Let stand for 5 minutes.
Combine flour, pumpkin puree, sugar, heavy cream, hot water, egg, shortening, and salt in a large bowl; stir in yeast mixture. Mix dough just until combined and smooth. Let dough rest in bowl, covered with a clean kitchen towel, 30 minutes.
Transfer dough to a well-floured surface. Pat to about 1/4-inch thickness and cut into 2-inch squares. Cover with a clean kitchen towel and let dough rise in a warm, draft-free area, about 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
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 or a slotted spoon and place on paper towels to drain.
Procedure for Maple Glaze:
Combine butter and maple syrup in a medium microwave-safe bowl. Microwave until butter melts. Whisk in powdered sugar until smooth.
Drizzle warm beignets with maple glaze and serve immediately.
Type: Authentic Recipe
Submitted By: Pam Brandon, Disney Parks Food Writer
Photo By: Disneyparks.disney.go.com
Restaurant: Club 33 at Disneyland Park, USA
Source: http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2011/09/fancy-pumpkin-beignets-from-club-33-at-disneyland-park/