Biscuit Beignets with Praline Sauce
Ingredients:
- butter - 8 T
- packed dark brown sugar - 1 cup
- milk - 3 T
- vanilla extract - 1/2 tsp
- chopped pecans - 1/4 cup
- refrigerated flaky biscuits - 1 tube
- butter flavored shortening, for frying -
Instructions:
Prepare parline sauce -- in a heavy-bottomed saucepan, over medium heat melt butter. Add sugar, whisk until sugar melts and mixture begins to boil, about 5 minutes. Stir in milk, vanilla and pecans until smooth; set aside.
Separate biscuits and cut into fourths. In heavy-bottomed skillet, over medium heat, heat shortening to 325 degrees. Fry biscuits in batches until golden on each side. Biscuits will cook very quickly. Dust with powdered sugar. Serve immediately with warm praline sauce.
