Description
Silky smooth French beignets dance with powdered sugar, creating a delicate New Orleans-inspired treat. Sweet pillowy pastries melt in your mouth, whisking you straight to the charming streets of Louisiana with each delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup butter
Dry Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
Flavor and Finishing Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups vegetable oil (for frying)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Sift the flour mixture, incorporating sugar and leavening agent to ensure a uniform, airy texture for the dough.
- Whisk together liquid components including eggs, dairy, liquefied butter, and aromatic vanilla until thoroughly blended and silky.
- Gently fold wet ingredients into dry mixture, stirring cautiously to create a cohesive, soft pastry batter without overmixing.
- Prepare a deep cooking vessel with oil, heating to precise temperature around 350°F, creating an ideal frying environment.
- Carefully drop spoonfuls of prepared dough into hot oil, allowing each portion to transform into golden, puffy pastries with delicate crisp edges.
- Remove floating beignets using a slotted utensil, transferring them onto absorbent paper to eliminate excess oil and maintain crisp exterior.
- While pastries are still warm, generously coat with fine powdered sugar, ensuring complete coverage for a classic sweet finish.
- Serve immediately to enjoy maximum crispness and delightful texture, perfect for accompanying morning coffee or as a decadent dessert treat.
Notes
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before frying to help maintain shape and prevent spreading.
- Use a candy thermometer to ensure precise oil temperature, which prevents soggy or overly greasy beignets.
- For gluten-free option, substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend.
- Create dairy-free version by replacing milk with almond or oat milk and using coconut oil instead of butter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg