Description
Indulge in the sweet, fluffy delight of New Orleans-style beignets, a quintessential treat that brings the charm of the French Quarter right to your kitchen. These delectable pastries are deep-fried to golden perfection and generously dusted with powdered sugar, making them an irresistible addition to any breakfast or festive gathering. Whether served alongside café au lait or enjoyed solo, these beignets will surely impress your family and friends. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you can create this iconic Southern dessert that captures the essence of Louisiana.
Ingredients
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- 3/4 cup water
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 large egg
- 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 serving)
Instructions
- Warm water and milk in a microwave-safe bowl or saucepan until warm.
- Whisk in granulated sugar, sprinkle yeast on top, and let it activate for about 15 minutes until foamy.
- Add beaten egg, salt, softened butter, and flour to the yeast mixture; mix until thick.
- Transfer dough to a floured surface; fold gently and shape into a round. Place in an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled (about 1.5 to 2 hours).
- Heat oil in a Dutch oven to 370ºF.
- Roll out the dough into a rectangle and cut into squares.
- Fry squares in batches until golden brown; transfer to paper towels.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg