As a result of the global pandemic, businesses around the world were forced to close their doors as we all remained safely at home.
Now, along with people cutting their own hair and being forced to communicate with friends and family over Zoom, the lockdowns have also resulted in the world becoming a lot less magical.
Back in March, Disney was forced to close the gates of all of their theme parks in Florida, California, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Tokyo, and Paris. As a result, thousands of families around the globe had their dreams of a Disney vacation dashed.
There would be no Space Mountain, no character meets, and perhaps worst of all, no Disney treats shaped like Mickey Mouse's head.
Recognizing that fanatics would be missing their favorite park treats, Disney has since released recipes for a number of their signature snacks - including their famous churros, delicious dole whip, and delectable cookie fries.
Now, the Disney Parks Blog has released yet another official recipe in order to curb our Disney cravings. This time it is their iconic Mickey beignets!
As you can see, these are very popular among Disneyland fans.
Yes, it looks like I'm going to be living in sweatpants for however long this all lasts.
The ingredients list is as follows:
- 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
These ingredients will be enough to create "10 large Mickey Mouse-shaped beignets or 2 dozen small beignets".
The full directions for these warm and doughy treats can be found HERE.
The blog also wants users to keep in mind that the recipe "has been converted from a larger quantity in the restaurant kitchens. The flavor profile may vary from the restaurant’s version."