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- The recipe contained in this Beignets {Port Orleans French Quarter} was given to me by Walt Disney World Guest Services or a Disney Chef at the restaurant.
- The recipe in Beignets {Port Orleans French Quarter} may have been scaled down by the Disney Chefs for the home chef. I make no changes to the recipes that Disney has given to me for The Recipes Of Disney.
- Photos of the food were taken when at Disney from various trips over the years. All the recipes on The Recipes Of Disney have been in my personal collection of Disney recipes which started in 2013.
[intro]Want New Orleans food in Florida? Then try the Beignets from Disney’s Port Orleans French Quarter. Disney’s French Quarter is Mardi Gras every day, especially with these Beignets![/intro]
New Orleans
Have you ever been to New Orleans? The French Quarter is a lively place with Jazz music and Creole food! The fun, the colors, the sounds, and mainly the food are what makes New Orleans so special!
Port Orleans French Quarter
Disney’s Port Orleans French Quarter tries to capture that New Orleans feel. This Disney resort, along with its sister resort, Port Orleans Riverside is a Disney Springs resort in Walt Disney World. Both of these Disney hotels are 1.7 miles from Disney Springs.
Port Orleans French Quarter combines the energy of Mardis Gras with the charm of New Orlean’s French Quarter. This Disney is set along the man-made Sassagoula River.
Sassagoula Floatworks
The food court inside Disney’s Port Orleans French Quarter is called Sassagoula Floatworks. This Mardi Gras themed dining hall a fun quick dining plan place.
Beignets
Inside the Sassagoula Floatworks, you will see a Bakery kiosk. There you will find Disney’s version of Mardi Gras King cakes, cupcakes and even Mickey-shaped Pralines!
But the true star of the Bakery section is the Mickey shaped Beignets! Dough, shaped like Mickey are fried and covered in powdered sugar.
If you have never been to New Orleans for their Beignets, then you are in for a treat! The Walt Disney World’s Beignets are the closest to the New Orleans version!
You will love this sweet doughy Disney snack. People line up at the Port Orlean’s French Quarter’s Sassagoula Floatworks to get the Beignets served there!
Yield: 5 dozen
Beignets {Port Orleans French Quarter}
Prep Time: 6 hours
Cook Time: 3 minutes
Total Time: 6 hours 3 minutes
Want New Orleans food in Florida? Then try the Beignets from Disney's Port Orleans French Quarter. Mardi Gras every day with these beignets!
Ingredients
- 1 pack dry yeast
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 7 cups flour
- 1 1/2 cups warm water
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 cup undiluted evaporated milk
- 1/4 cup soft shortening oil, for frying
- Confectioner's sugar
Instructions
- In a large bowl, sprinkle yeast over water, stir to dissolve.
- Add sugar, salt, eggs, and milk.
- Blend with rotary beater.
- Add 4 cups of the flour.
- Cover and chill overnight.
- Roll out on floured board to 1/8" thickness.
- Cut into 2 1/2" squares.
- Deep fry at 360 degrees 2-3 minutes or until lightly browned on both sides.
- Drain on paper towels.
- Sprinkle heavily with confectioner's sugar
Notes
Dough keeps well in the refrigerator for several days. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and punch down occasionally.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
60Serving Size:
1
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 85Total Fat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 46mgCarbohydrates: 15gFiber: 0gSugar: 4gProtein: 2g
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Looking for more info on the Port Orleans French Quarter? Check out these blog posts:
- DISNEY’S PORT ORLEANS – FRENCH QUARTER REVIEW from Mouse Hacking
- 5 Mistakes to Avoid at Port Orleans French Quarter Resort in Orlando from Wonder Wisdom
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Recipe Disclaimer
- The recipe contained in this Beignets {Port Orleans French Quarter} was given to me by Walt Disney World Guest Services or a Disney Chef at the restaurant.
- The recipe in Beignets {Port Orleans French Quarter} may have been scaled down by the Disney Chefs for the home chef. I make no changes to the recipes that Disney has given to me for The Recipes Of Disney.
- Photos of the food were taken when at Disney from various trips over the years. All the recipes on The Recipes Of Disney have been in my personal collection of Disney recipes which started in 2013.
