Mel’s Poodoo Beignets (To the Max)

Step 1

Pour oil into a skillet and start warming it up over medium heat (about 360 degrees).

Step 2

Open the thing of buttermilk or flaky biscuits (Mel prefers Grand’s Buttermilk. I prefer regular sized flaky -- it's much easier to fry) and cut each biscuit into half diagonally. Next, cut a 1 inch slit into each biscuit.

Step 3

By this time the oil should be ready but you can test it by placing a small piece of dough into the oil. If it bubbles around the edges, the oil is ready.

Step 4

Place 6-7 pieces of dough into the oil being sure to keep an eye on them so that they don't burn.

Step 5

Drain beignets on a paper towel, place on separate plate and throw a lot of some powdered sugar on top. Enjoy this poodoo Kaplan treat.