Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of New Orleans-Style Beignets, a beloved French Quarter treat that offers a taste of Southern charm. These fluffy pastries are deep-fried until golden brown and generously dusted with powdered sugar, creating a sweet, melt-in-your-mouth sensation. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as an afternoon snack, they’re sure to impress family and friends with their irresistible flavor and texture. Whether you enjoy them alongside a warm cup of café au lait or drizzled with chocolate sauce for dessert, these beignets are a delicious way to bring a bit of New Orleans into your home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3/4 cup water
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- Oil for frying
- Powdered sugar for serving
Instructions
- Warm the water and milk in a microwave-safe bowl. Add sugar and yeast; let foam for 15 minutes.
- Mix in the beaten egg, salt, butter, and 2 cups of flour until thick but smooth. Stir in the remaining flour until just combined.
- Knead lightly on a floured surface, shape into a ball, and let rise in an oiled bowl covered with a towel until doubled (about 1.5 to 2 hours).
- Heat oil to 370°F in a Dutch oven. Roll out dough to about 17×11 inches and cut into squares.
- Fry squares in batches for about 1–2 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Transfer to paper towels and dust with powdered sugar before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 beignets (60g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <4g
- Cholesterol: 18mg