Homemade New Orleans Beignets
Fluffy, deep-fried pillows of happiness from New Orleans, dusted with powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Mix the dry ingredients in a large bowl: flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Combine the wet ingredients in another bowl: melted butter, milk, and egg.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until a sticky dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 30 seconds until soft.
- Let the dough rise in a greased bowl for about 60 minutes or until doubled in size.
- Prepare oil in a deep frying pan to about 350°F (175°C).
- Roll out the dough to 1/4 inch thick and cut into squares.
- Fry the squares in hot oil for about 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels and dust with powdered sugar.
- Repeat until all dough squares are cooked.
Notes
Serve with a sprinkle of powdered sugar and enjoy with coffee or chicory for the ultimate experience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: beignets, New Orleans, dessert, fried dough, sweet treat