Description
Indulge in the classic French Quarter flavors with these homemade New Orleans beignets. These light and airy fried pastries dusted with powdered sugar are a delightful treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough:
- 1 cup warm water (110°F)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 envelope active dry yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for rolling
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
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 eggs, milk, vanilla, and butter. Gradually add flour and salt, knead until smooth.
- Rise the Dough: Let dough rise in a greased bowl for 1-2 hours until doubled.
- Shape and Fry: Roll dough, cut into squares. Fry in hot oil until golden. Drain and dust with powdered sugar.
Notes
- Best when served fresh.
- Reheat in the oven for a few minutes.
- Enhance flavor with cinnamon or nutmeg.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Cajun/Creole
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 beignet
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
