Beignets

Name: Beignets
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients: 3 cups all-purpose flour; 4 tbsp granulated sugar; 1 tsp baking powder; 1/2 tsp salt; 2 eggs; 1/2 cup whole milk; 1/2 tsp vanilla extract; 2 tbsp butter, melted, melted; 4 cups vegetable oil (for frying); 1 cup powdered sugar (for dusting)

Pillowy fried pastries dusted generously with powdered sugar. These iconic New Orleans treats are crispy outside, tender inside, and best served warm with chicory coffee or hot chocolate.

50 minMediumServes 12180 cal/serving

CajunDessertStovetopVegetarian

Ingredients

3 cups all-purpose flour
4 tbsp granulated sugar
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
2 eggs
1/2 cup whole milk
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
2 tbsp butter, melted, melted
4 cups vegetable oil (for frying)
1 cup powdered sugar (for dusting)

Instructions

1

Whisk together 3 cups all-purpose flour, 4 tbsp granulated sugar, 1 tsp baking powder, and 1/2 tsp salt in a large bowl.
2

In another bowl, beat 2 eggs with 1/2 cup whole milk and 1/2 tsp vanilla extract until combined.
3

Stir in 2 tbsp butter, melted.
4

Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms. Do not overmix.
5

On a floured surface, roll out dough to about 1/8-inch thickness.
6

Cut into 3-inch squares using a knife or pastry cutter.
7

Heat 4 cups vegetable oil (for frying) in a deep heavy-bottomed pot or deep fryer to 375°F.
8

Carefully place 2-3 beignet squares into the hot oil, keeping space between them. Fry for 1-2 minutes per side until golden brown and puffed.
9

Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
10

While still warm, dust generously with 1 cup powdered sugar (for dusting).
11

Serve warm with hot chicory coffee or hot chocolate.

Questions

Can I make Beignets dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 1/2 cup whole milk, 2 tbsp butter, melted, melted. Swap the milk for unsweetened oat or soy milk; the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Can I make Beignets gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 3 cups all-purpose flour. Swap the flour for a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking blend (where it only thickens a sauce, half as much cornstarch also works). Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Beignets keep?

Keep it covered in the refrigerator and eat it within three days.

Can I halve or double Beignets?

Yes. As written it serves 12. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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