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New Orleans Beignets

These New Orleans Beignets are light as a feather and sweet as sugar!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Additional Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 25 mins
Servings: 24 beignets
Calories: 159 kcal
Course: Dessert , Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup warm water 110-115 degrees F
  • 1 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 egg yolk
  • ½ cup evaporated milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 tablespoons salted butter
  • 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 4 cups oil vegetable oil or canola oil
  • 2 cups powdered sugar

Instructions

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  1. Add the warm water to the bowl of a stand mixer.
  2. Add the yeast and sugar to the water and whisk to combine. Let the yeast mixture sit for 10 minutes until active and frothy.
  3. While the yeast is proofing, crack the eggs into a separate small bowl and lightly beat them. Add the vanilla and evaporated milk.
  4. Place the bowl on the mixer stand with the dough hook attached. Add the egg and milk mixture to the yeast. Mix on low speed for about 1 minute, or until well combined.
  5. Add half the flour and continue mixing on low speed.
  6. Add the butter and the remaining flour. Mix on low until the dough forms a ball.
  7. Transfer the dough to a lightly oiled bowl, turning so that the top side is coated with oil. Cover and place the dough in a warm place until it has doubled in size (approximately two hours).
  8. Lightly flour a work surface and transfer the dough from the bowl. Sprinkled the top of the dough with additional flour. Roll out the dough to a thickness of ¼- to ½-inch.
  9. With a sharp knife or pizza cutter, cut the dough into about 2 ½- to 3-inch squares.
  10. In a Dutch oven or deep cast iron skillet, add oil to a depth of 2-3 inches. Heat to 350 degrees F.
  11. Add the dough squares, a few pieces at a time, without overcrowding the pot. Fry for about 1 minute per side.
  12. Use a large slotted spoon or spider to remove the cooked beignets from the hot oil and drain on a paper towel lined baking sheet. Repeat until all the dough is used.
  13. Transfer beignets to a serving plate and top heavily with powdered sugar. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Serving Size: 3 beignets
  • Making beignets in advance - Unfortunately, beignets are meant to be served and enjoyed while still warm. They don't keep well.
  • A 2-inch rectangle is the traditional size and is what you'd be served at Cafe du Monde. However, you can make them any size you like.

Nutrition Information

Serving 3 Calories 159kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 26g (9%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 20mg (7%) Sodium 22mg (1%) Potassium 46mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 12g (24%) Vitamin A 77IU (2%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 19mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 24beignets

Amount Per Serving

Calories 159

% Daily Value*

Serving 3
Calories 159kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 26g 9%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 20mg 7%
Sodium 22mg 1%
Potassium 46mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 12g 24%
Vitamin A 77IU 2%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 19mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.