Description
Classic New Orleans Beignets made from scratch with light, airy fried dough and a generous powdered sugar finish.
Ingredients
- Warm water
- Granulated sugar
- Active dry yeast
- Egg
- Evaporated milk
- All-purpose flour
- Unsalted butter
- Salt
- Vegetable oil
- Powdered sugar
Instructions
- Dissolve sugar in warm water and activate yeast until foamy.
- Mix in egg and evaporated milk until smooth.
- Add flour, butter, and salt to form a soft dough.
- Knead until elastic, then let rise until doubled.
- Roll dough out and cut into squares.
- Fry in hot oil until puffed and golden on both sides.
- Drain briefly and dust heavily with powdered sugar.
Notes
- Fry in small batches to maintain oil temperature.
- Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Creole
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 beignet
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 35mg