Description
Indulge in the classic taste of New Orleans with these delicious beignets. Crispy on the outside, light and fluffy on the inside, and generously dusted with powdered sugar, they are the perfect treat for any time of day.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough:
- 3/4 cup warm water (110°F)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 packet active dry yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons)
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup evaporated milk
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (plus extra for rolling)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
Other:
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: Combine warm water, sugar, and yeast in a bowl. Let sit until foamy. Whisk in egg and milk. Add flour and salt, then mix in butter. Knead to form a soft dough. Let rise.
- Fry the Beignets: Roll out dough, cut into squares, and fry in hot oil until golden. Drain on paper towels and dust with powdered sugar while warm.
Notes
- For extra flavor, serve with café au lait or hot chocolate.
- Beignets are best enjoyed fresh but can be briefly reheated in a 350°F oven.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes plus rising time
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American, New Orleans
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 beignet
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
