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Beignets

Beignets are sweet square pastries deep-fried until crispy and golden, coated in powdered sugar. This New Orleans–style recipe is surprisingly easy to make!
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 3 hours
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 543
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 1/4 ounce active dry yeast about 2 teaspoons
  • 1 1/2 cups warm water 110°F/45°C
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • 1 cup evaporated milk
  • 7 cups all-purpose flour plus extra for dusting
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter softened
  • Oil for frying vegetable or peanut oil
  • 1 cup powdered sugar for dusting

Method
 

  1. In a small bowl, stir yeast into warm water with a pinch of sugar. Let it sit 5–10 minutes until frothy.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together sugar, salt, beaten eggs, and evaporated milk. Add the yeast mixture and stir to combine.
  3. Gradually mix in flour and softened butter until a soft, sticky dough forms.
  4. Knead on a floured surface for 5 minutes until smooth. Place in an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise 1–2 hours until doubled.
  5. Roll dough to ¼-inch thickness and cut into 2-inch squares.
  6. Heat oil in a deep pot to 350°F (175°C). Fry squares 2–3 at a time until puffed and golden, about 2 minutes per side.
  7. Drain on paper towels, then dust generously with powdered sugar.
  8. Serve hot with coffee or café au lait. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 543kcalCarbohydrates: 83gProtein: 12gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 277mgFiber: 3gSugar: 16g
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