Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of New Orleans with these homemade beignets. Light and airy fried dough, generously dusted with powdered sugar – the perfect treat for any time of day!
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 3/4 cup warm water (110°F/43°C)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup evaporated milk
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (plus more for dusting)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened)
For Frying:
- vegetable oil
For Dusting:
- powdered sugar
Instructions
- Dissolve Yeast: In a large mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water and let stand for 5 minutes until foamy.
- Prepare Dough: Stir in sugar, evaporated milk, egg, and salt. Add 2 cups of flour and mix until smooth. Mix in butter, then gradually add remaining flour until a soft dough forms.
- Knead and Rise: Knead on a lightly floured surface for about 5–6 minutes until smooth. Let rise until doubled in size, about 1–1 1/2 hours.
- Cut and Fry: Roll out dough, cut into squares, and fry in hot oil until puffed and golden on both sides.
- Dust and Serve: Drain on paper towels and dust generously with powdered sugar before serving warm.
Notes
- For a flavor twist, add 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon or nutmeg to the dough.
- Best enjoyed fresh but can be briefly reheated in the oven at 300°F (150°C).
- Serve with chocolate sauce, fruit compote, or café au lait for an authentic New Orleans-style treat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus 1–1 1/2 hours rising time)
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Pastry
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: New Orleans, French-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 beignet
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
