re: #458 iceweasel

Reine, is there a way to bake proper muffuletta at home? Also, I have a beignets recipe== I’ll run it by you. And I always just buy zatarans mix in the US for jambalaya, but you can’t get it in the UK. Advice?

Muffaletta bread recipe, from NOLA cuisine.

Jambalaya mixes - I prefer the Luzianne brand, and here it is at Amazon.com

Beignets are very easy.
Here’s what I do:
1 envelope active dry yeast
1 1/2 cups warm water (approx. 105)
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup evaporated milk
7 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup shortening, softened
oil for deep frying
powdered sugar

Preparation:
In large bowl, sprinkle yeast over the warm water; stir to dissolve and let stand for 5 minutes. Add sugar, salt, beaten eggs, and evaporated milk. Whisk or use electric mixer to blend thoroughly. Add 4 cups of the flour; beat until smooth. Add shortening; gradually blend in remaining flour. Cover with plastic wrap and chill at least 4 hours or overnight. Roll out on floured board to 1/8-inch thickness. Cut into 2 1/2 to 3-inch squares. Deep fry at 360 for 2 to 3 minutes until lightly browned on both sides. Drain on paper towels and sprinkle generously with powdered sugar. Serve hot with coffee.
Dough can cut and frozen, separated in container with waxed paper.

Cafe duMonde sells their own mix.