Description
Indulge in the ultimate New Orleans treat with homemade beignets! These fluffy, deep-fried pastries are light as air and generously dusted with powdered sugar, making them a perfect delight for breakfast, dessert, or any celebration. The sweet aroma of vanilla and sugar wafts through your kitchen as you create these irresistible bites. Whether paired with coffee or enjoyed on their own, these beignets promise a culinary experience that’s both joyful and satisfying. With just a few simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, you’ll impress family and friends with this classic recipe.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3/4 cup warm water
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Activate the yeast by mixing warm water, yeast, and half the sugar; let it sit for 5 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour and salt.
- Once the yeast is bubbly, add milk, vanilla, remaining sugar, and egg to the mixture. Blend in half of the flour until smooth.
- Gradually add remaining flour while kneading the dough until smooth; mix in butter.
- Allow the dough to rise in an oiled bowl for at least two hours.
- Heat oil in a pot to 360°F (182°C). Roll out dough to ½ inch thick and cut into squares.
- Fry beignets until golden brown on both sides; drain excess oil on paper towels and dust with powdered sugar before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: New Orleans
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 beignet (40g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg