4.5 from 36 votes
Beignets (New Orleans Classic)
These beignets are made from a yeast dough enriched with butter and sugar, then fried to golden perfection. They're pillowy soft and will melt in your mouth!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 40 mins
Servings: 40 beignets
Calories: 70 kcal
Course:
Dessert , Baked Goods
Cuisine:
French , American
Ingredients
- 1 cup lukewarm water about 110F
- 1 tbsp active dry yeast
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup milk about 110F
- 4 1/2 cups all purpose flour
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter softened
- oil for frying
- powdered sugar for coating, optional
Instructions
- Pour the warm water into a large bowl, then whisk in the yeast and sugar. Let the mixture rest for about 10 minutes until it begins to foam.
- Add in the eggs, salt, and milk. Whisk until well combined.
- Mix in the flour gradually with a spatula or on low speed with the Kitchen Aid stand mixer. Once the flour is all mixed in, add the softened butter.
- Knead the dough until it is elastic, for at least 10 minutes. Cover the bowl and let the dough rise in a warm place for about an hour, or until it doubles in size.
- Roll out the dough to 3/4 inch thickness. Cut the dough into small squares, about two inches by two inches in size.
- Preheat a deep frying pan with about four inches of oil until it reaches 350°F.
- Working in batches, fry the beignets on each side for 4-5 minutes or until they are golden brown. Let them rest on a paper towel to drain excess oil. Coat with powdered sugar (if desired) and enjoy!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
70kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.1g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.3g
Trans Fat
0.04g
Cholesterol
11mg
(4%)
Sodium
34mg
(1%)
Potassium
24mg
(1%)
Fiber
0.4g
(2%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
43IU
(1%)
Calcium
8mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 40beignets
Amount Per Serving
Calories 70
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 70kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Trans Fat | 0.04g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 11mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 34mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 24mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 43IU | 1% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.