Rich New Orleans Beignets with Powdered Sugar
Fluffy, Sugary Delights to Sweeten Your Day
Deliciously fluffy and rich, these New Orleans-style beignets are perfect for a sweet treat any time of the day.
- 2 h 45 min
- 8
- Intermediate
Ingredients
For the Beignet Dough
For Frying
For the Topping
Preparation
Preparing the Dough
Dissolve yeast
In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water with a pinch of sugar. Let it sit until frothy, about 10 minutes.
Combine wet ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, beat together sugar, eggs, and milk. Stir in melted butter.
Mix yeast with liquids
Add frothy yeast mixture to the liquid ingredients and mix well.
Mixing the Dough
Add dry ingredients
Gradually add flour and salt to the wet mixture, stirring until a dough forms.
Knead the dough
Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.
First rise
Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and allow it to rise until doubled in size, about 1 to 2 hours.
Ensure no drafts affect the rising environment. Make sure the dough rises in a warm area for the fluffiest beignets. Pro Tip: Use a kitchen towel dampened with warm water to cover the dough for maximum warmth during rising.
Cooking Process
Roll out the dough
Punch down the dough, then roll it out to 1/4 inch thickness on a floured surface.
Cut the dough
Cut the dough into 2-inch squares using a pastry cutter or sharp knife.
Fry the beignets
Heat oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F. Fry dough squares in batches until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
Plating & Serving
Rich New Orleans Beignets with Powdered Sugar
Rich New Orleans Beignets with Powdered Sugar
Dust with sugar
Arrange the freshly fried beignets on a serving platter and liberally dust them with powdered sugar until completely coated for a snow-like appearance.