Description
Crisp, pillowy French Beignets transport sweet memories from New Orleans’ charming streets, dusted with powdered sugar. Delicate pastry squares invite warm conversations and delightful moments shared with friends and family.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup warm milk
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
Cooking Ingredients:
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- Blend dry ingredients in a mixing bowl, ensuring even distribution of flour, sugar, yeast, and salt.
- Pour warm milk into the dry mixture, incorporating melted butter and vanilla extract until a cohesive dough develops.
- Thoroughly knead the dough on a floured surface for 5-7 minutes, creating a smooth and elastic texture.
- Allow dough to rest and rise in a warm, covered area for 1-2 hours until it doubles in volume.
- Gently roll out the expanded dough to approximately 1/4 inch thickness on a lightly dusted surface.
- Slice the dough into uniform square shapes using a sharp knife or pastry cutter.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or heavy-bottomed pot to precisely 350°F (175°C), monitoring temperature with a cooking thermometer.
- Carefully lower beignets into the hot oil, frying each side for 2-3 minutes until achieving a rich, golden-brown coloration.
- Transfer fried beignets onto absorbent paper towels to drain excess oil and maintain crispness.
- Generously dust the warm beignets with powdered sugar, creating a delicate, sweet coating before serving immediately.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure smooth dough consistency and better rising.
- Allow extra rising time in cooler kitchens, as yeast activates slower in chilly environments.
- Experiment with alternative flours like whole wheat or gluten-free blends for dietary variations.
- Control oil temperature precisely using a digital thermometer to prevent burning or undercooking beignets.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 128
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg