Description
New Orleans Beignets are a delightful treat that brings a taste of New Orleans to your kitchen. With their light and fluffy texture, rich flavors, and quick preparation, they are an ideal choice for brunch or dessert. Enjoy them fresh, dusted with powdered sugar, and paired with your favorite coffee for a truly comforting experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- ¾ cup (180ml) lukewarm water
- 1 ¼-ounce packet (7g) active dry yeast
- ½ cup (120ml) evaporated milk
- ¼ cup (60ml) water
- ⅓ cup (66g) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon (6g) salt
- 1 whole egg
- 2 egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon (5ml) vanilla extract
- 3½-4 cups (470-500g) all-purpose flour (start with 3 cups and add more as needed)
- 4 tablespoons (60g) butter, melted or at least softened
- corn oil for frying (or any neutral-flavored oil)
- powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- In a large bowl or stand mixer, combine lukewarm water and yeast. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until dissolved and frothy.
- Whisk together evaporated milk, sugar, salt, egg, egg yolks, and vanilla extract. Stir this mixture into the yeast mixture.
- Add about 2 cups of flour to the bowl and mix. If using a stand mixer, blend for 1-2 minutes.
- Incorporate the melted butter until the dough is sticky and smooth, adding more flour as needed.
- Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for 1-2 minutes. Transfer it to a greased bowl, cover with a cloth, and let it rise in a warm area for about 2 hours until doubled in size.
- Punch down the risen dough and roll it out on a floured surface to a thickness of ¼-⅓ inch.
- Cut the dough into 1½-2 inch squares and let them rest for about 10 minutes before frying them.
- Fry the dough squares in batches, ensuring not to crowd the oil, until puffed and golden brown.
- Remove from oil and place on paper towels to absorb excess oil.
- Dust with powdered sugar while hot and serve with café au lait.
Notes
For an extra touch, serve beignets with café au lait or your favorite dipping sauce.
Ensure the oil is properly heated for the best frying results – too hot or too cool can affect the texture of the beignets.
Feel free to experiment with fillings like chocolate or fruit preserves for a delicious variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 beignet
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 23mg