Description
Enjoy the taste of New Orleans at home with our Classic Beignets recipe. These light and airy fried dough squares are generously dusted with powdered sugar, offering a deliciously sweet treat that’s perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a delightful snack. Follow this easy recipe to make your own beignets from scratch and impress your family and friends with this classic French Quarter favorite.
Ingredients
3/4 cup warm water (110°F to 115°F)
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 envelope active dry yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons)
1 large egg
1/2 cup evaporated milk
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Vegetable oil, for frying
Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine warm water, granulated sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 5 minutes, or until the mixture becomes foamy.
- Add the egg, evaporated milk, and melted butter to the yeast mixture. Stir to combine.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
- Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes, or until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for 1-2 hours, or until doubled in size.
- Once risen, punch down the dough and roll it out on a floured surface to about 1/4-inch thickness. Cut the dough into 2-inch squares.
- Heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil in a deep skillet or Dutch oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry the dough squares in batches, cooking for 1-2 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and puffed.
- Use a slotted spoon to remove the beignets from the oil and drain them on paper towels.
- Generously dust the warm beignets with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
For best results, serve the beignets fresh and warm. They are at their best immediately after frying.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or freeze for up to 1 month.
If reheating, warm the beignets in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 5-7 minutes to restore their texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus rising time)
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American, New Orleans
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24 beignets
- Calories: 150 kcal