The Bay Leaf Restaurant

I have known my friend Vernoy Mayweather for almost 40 years. Y'all know I have a great husband, but I feel so appreciative to have good dudes in my life. Besides Pop, Vernoy is always there supporting me in my life. Thank you Vernoy for being such a good friend and human being. I love you.

Did Daddy Pope school Olivia or what? And how bout that exchange of spit between Huck and Quinn? Has Mellie got her groove back and was that a melt down or a breakdown from Cyrus? That Jake is somethin' else!....stay tuned!

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Come try our Spicy Fried Okra ***BEST IN THE BAY***

Many people ask me how to cook beignets. I dont serve them in at The Bay Leaf, but here is a good recipe for Classic French Quarter Beignets: Ingredients 1 1/2 cups lukewarm water 1/2 cup granulated sugar... 1 envelope active dry yeast 2 eggs, slightly beaten 1 1/4 teaspoons salt 1 cup evaporated milk 7 cups bread flour 1/4 cup shortening Nonstick spray Oil, for deep-frying 3 cups confectioners' sugar Directions Mix water, sugar, and yeast in a large bowl and let sit for 10 minutes. In another bowl, beat the eggs, salt and evaporated milk together. Mix egg mixture to the yeast mixture. In a separate bowl, measure out the bread flour. Add 3 cups of the flour to the yeast mixture and stir to combine. Add the shortening and continue to stir while adding the remaining flour. Remove dough from the bowl, place onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth. Spray a large bowl with nonstick spray. Put dough into the bowl and cover with plastic wrap or a towel. Let rise in a warm place for at least 2 hours. Preheat oil in a deep-fryer to 350 degrees F. Add the confectioners' sugar to a paper or plastic bag and set aside. Roll the dough out to about 1/4-inch thickness and cut into 1-inch squares. Deep-fry, flipping constantly, until they become a golden color. After beignets are fried, drain them for a few seconds on paper towels, and then toss them into the bag of confectioners' sugar. Hold bag closed and shake to coat evenly.

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