Description
Learn how to make delicious Haitian Beignets, a delightful Caribbean dessert that is fried to perfection and dusted with powdered sugar. These light and fluffy beignets are a must-try for any food lover!
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup evaporated milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg
Additional:
- Oil for frying
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg.
- Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, then add the evaporated milk and vanilla extract. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and mix until a thick batter forms.
- Frying: Heat oil in a deep pot to 350°F. Drop spoonfuls of batter into the hot oil in batches, fry each side for 2–3 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- Serving: While still warm, dust generously with powdered sugar. Serve immediately.
Notes
- These beignets are traditionally rustic and uneven in shape.
- For a citrus twist, add a bit of grated lime zest to the batter.
- Best enjoyed fresh and hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert or Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Haitian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 beignet
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
