Beignets
Beignets are delightful, fluffy treats that promise to elevate any breakfast or dessert table. These golden brown pastries, dusted generously with powdered sugar, offer a melt-in-your-mouth experience that will have everyone coming back for more. Easy to prepare with simple ingredients, beignets transform any occasion into a celebration. Perfectly light and airy, they are best enjoyed fresh and warm, making them an irresistible indulgence for family and friends.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: About 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast
- 3/4 cup warm milk (110°F)
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Warm the milk until just warm to touch. In a bowl, mix warm milk with sugar and yeast; let sit until foamy (5-10 minutes).
- In another bowl, combine flour and salt. Add foamy yeast mixture, melted butter, and egg to the flour; mix well.
- Knead dough on a floured surface for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size (1-2 hours).
- Roll out risen dough to 1/2 inch thick; cut into squares.
- Fry in heated oil at 350°F until golden brown on both sides (about 2-3 minutes each side). Drain on paper towels and dust with powdered sugar.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 beignet (30g)
- Calories: 113
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg