Description
Classic New Orleans beignets are fluffy, sweet pastries dusted with powdered sugar, offering a delightful taste of Louisiana culture that’s perfect for breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cupsAll-Purpose Flour
- 2 tablespoonsGranulated Sugar
- 2 teaspoonsBaking Powder
- ½ teaspoonSalt
- ¾ cupWhole Milk
- 2large Eggs
- 1 teaspoonVanilla Extract
- Vegetable Oil– for deep frying (enough to fill your pot with about 2–3 inches of oil)
- Powdered Sugar– for generous dusting (about½ to 1 cup, or just go wild )
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, mix milk, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth. Combine with the dry ingredients and stir gently until just mixed.
- Lightly knead the dough on a floured surface 3-4 times; roll out to ¼ inch thick and cut into 2-inch squares.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep pot to 360°F (182°C). Fry the beignet squares in batches until golden brown on each side (about 1-2 minutes).
- Drain on paper towels and dust generously with powdered sugar before serving.
Nutrition
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 4g
- Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Protein: 1g