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Rich New Orleans Beignets with Powdered Sugar

Name: Rich New Orleans Beignets with Powdered Sugar
Prep time: 55 min
Cook time: 165 min
Total time: 220 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Dessert
Ingredients: Active dry yeast, 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp); Warm water, 3/4 cup (110°F); Granulated sugar, 1/2 cup; Large eggs, 2; Whole milk, 1 cup; Unsalted butter, 1/4 cup, melted; All-purpose flour, 4 cups; Salt, 1 tsp; Peanut or vegetable oil, for frying; Powdered sugar, 1 cup, for dusting

Deliciously fluffy and rich, these New Orleans-style beignets are perfect for a sweet treat any time of the day.

4.7(831 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·August 13, 2025

Rich New Orleans Beignets with Powdered Sugar — Dessert served and photographed from above

Prep

55 min

Cook

2 h 45 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Beignet Dough

For Frying

For the Topping

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 475 kcal
Protein: 9.4 g
Carbs: 78 g
Fat: 14.3 g
Fiber: 1.9 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 3800 kcal
Protein: 75 g
Carbs: 625 g
Fat: 114 g
Fiber: 15 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
Active dry yeast 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp)	21	3	3	0	2
Warm water 3/4 cup (110°F)	0	0	0	0	0
Granulated sugar 1/2 cup	387	0	100	0	0
Large eggs 2	144	12	1	10	0
Whole milk 1 cup	150	8	12	8	0
Unsalted butter 1/4 cup, melted	407	0	0	46	0
All-purpose flour 4 cups	1824	52	388	5	13
Salt 1 tsp	0	0	0	0	0
Peanut or vegetable oil for frying	400	0	0	45	0
Powdered sugar 1 cup, for dusting	467	0	121	0	0

These estimates are not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Dough

1
Dissolve yeast
In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water with a pinch of sugar. Let it sit until frothy, about 10 minutes.
2
Combine wet ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, beat together sugar, eggs, and milk. Stir in melted butter.
3
Mix yeast with liquids
Add frothy yeast mixture to the liquid ingredients and mix well.

Mixing the Dough

1
Add dry ingredients
Gradually add flour and salt to the wet mixture, stirring until a dough forms.
2
Knead the dough
Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.
3
First rise
Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and allow it to rise until doubled in size, about 1 to 2 hours.
Tip: 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.

How to Make Rich New Orleans Beignets with Powdered Sugar

Total time: 3 h 40 min · Yields 8 servings

1
Roll out the dough
Punch down the dough, then roll it out to 1/4 inch thickness on a floured surface.
2
Cut the dough
Cut the dough into 2-inch squares using a pastry cutter or sharp knife.
3
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.