Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of homemade New Orleans-style beignets, fluffy pastries that transport you straight to the vibrant French Quarter. Dust them generously with powdered sugar and enjoy them fresh out of the fryer for a truly indulgent treat. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or festive gatherings, these sweet fried delights are surprisingly easy to make. With a unique blend of warm milk and sugar in a light dough, every bite bursts with flavor. Gather your family and friends for a fun cooking session that ends with sweet rewards!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3/4 cup water
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (plus extra for dusting)
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- Peanut or vegetable oil (for frying)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Warm water and milk in a bowl until just warm; add sugar and yeast. Let foam for about 15 minutes.
- Mix in beaten egg, salt, butter, and half of the flour until smooth; then add remaining flour until just combined.
- Knead gently on a floured surface, place in an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled (about 1½ to 2 hours).
- Heat oil in a Dutch oven to 370°F. Roll out dough to about 1/4-inch thick; cut into squares.
- Fry pieces in hot oil for about 2 minutes per side until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 beignet (40g)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg