Disney shares how to make its famous Mickey Mouse beignets only found in Disney theme parks

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Disney has released the recipe for its famous Mickey Mouse-shaped beignets, which can only be bought at select restaurants in Disneyland and Disney World theme parks.

According to the Disney Parks blog, the fluffy fried treat is the "perfect snack to eat while watching Disney’s animated classic 'The Princess and the Frog' on Disney+."

 

 

 

 

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IT’S TIME FOR MICKEY BEIGNETS!!!! That’s right, today’s recipe is everyone’s favorite fluffy fried treat from both the Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort. So, cook up a batch and turn on "The Princess and the Frog" on Disney+ for a fun family night in ???????????? Find the full recipe on the blog (link in bio). #DisneyMagicMoments

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Apr 24, 2020 at 10:29am PDT

Without further ado, here are the ingredients you'll need:

• 1/2 teaspoon dry yeast
• 1/4 cup warm water (105°)
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons vegetable shortening
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 egg
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup boiling water
• Vegetable oil for frying
• Powdered sugar

The process of making the treats only has four steps, but you'll need to prepare for some deep frying:

1. Sprinkle yeast over warm water in a small bowl, stirring to dissolve. Let stand for 5 minutes.
2. Combine sugar, shortening, salt, heavy cream, egg, flour and boiling water in a large bowl; stir in yeast mixture. With the dough hook attachment of an electric mixer on medium speed, mix the dough just until combined and smooth. Let dough rest for 30 minutes.
3. Roll to 1/4-inch thickness and cut individual beignets with a Mickey Mouse-shaped cutter or cut into 2 1/2 to 3-inch squares. Cover with a towel and let dough rise until doubled in size in a warm, draft-free area, about 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
4. Using caution, 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 and place on paper towels to drain.  Dust warm beignets with powdered sugar and serve immediately.

According to the blog, this recipe would yield 10 large Mickey Mouse-shaped beignets or two dozen small ones.

Now that we have more time on our hands due to the enhanced community quarantine in Luzon, it might be the perfect time to try this.

Happy eating!

—JCB, GMA News