Beignets
Golden, airy beignets with a light, crispy exterior and soft interior, dusted with powdered sugar. Perfect for breakfast or dessert, these sweet treats are ideal for sharing with friends or family. Their rich vanilla and nutmeg flavors evoke classic New Orleans charm and comfort.
Ingredients
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine warm water, yeast, and 2 teaspoons sugar. Let stand about 10 minutes, until yeast foams.
- Meanwhile, combine milk, vanilla, melted butter, egg, 1/3 cup sugar, salt, and grated nutmeg.
- Stir in the yeast mixture.
- Add the flour, one cup at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- After three cups have been added, knead in the remaining flour, 1 to 2 tablespoons at a time.
- Knead until smooth, about 10 minutes.
- Place dough in an oiled bowl, turning to coat.
- Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled in bulk, about 1 1/2 hours.
- Punch down dough and roll to a 1/2-inch thickness.
- Cut the dough into 2-inch diamond shapes.
- Place on ungreased baking sheets.
- Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
- Pour vegetable oil to a depth of 3 inches in a heavy pot or fryer.
- Heat oil to 365°F and fry the beignets, 4 or 5 at a time, for 2 to 3 minutes on each side.
- Drain on paper towels and place in a warm oven while frying remaining beignets.
- Sprinkle with powdered sugar before serving warm.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
977
kcal
49% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).