Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of homemade New Orleans-style beignets, those fluffy, square pastries that are a staple of the French Quarter. With their warm, airy texture and generous dusting of powdered sugar, these treats are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. Making them at home is easier than you might think! This simple recipe guides you through each step to create soft, sugary squares that will transport your taste buds straight to the heart 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, beaten
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (plus more for dusting)
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 quart peanut or vegetable oil (for frying)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Warm water and milk in a microwave-safe bowl until just warm (not hotter than 100°F).
- Stir in sugar and sprinkle yeast over the mixture; let sit for 15 minutes until foamy.
- Add beaten egg, softened butter, and salt; mix well.
- Gradually stir in flour until combined; knead gently on a floured surface until smooth.
- Place dough in an oiled bowl; cover and let rise for about 1.5 to 2 hours until doubled in size.
- Heat oil to 370°F in a large pot.
- Roll dough into a rectangle and cut into squares.
- Fry beignets in batches until golden brown on both sides (about 1-2 minutes per side).
- Drain on paper towels and dust with powdered sugar before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Louisiana
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 beignet (30g)
- Calories: 112
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 23mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: <5mg