Description
A classic Louisiana dessert, beignets are deep-fried dough pillows dusted with powdered sugar. Crispy on the outside and fluffy inside, they’re a staple in New Orleans cuisine, perfect for breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
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- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup warm milk
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 egg
- 3 tablespoons melted butter
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups vegetable oil (for frying)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
- In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture, egg, and melted butter. Stir until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough for 5–7 minutes until smooth. Let it rise for 1–2 hours until doubled in size.
- Roll out the dough to ¼-inch thickness and cut into squares.
- Heat oil in a deep pan to 350°F. Fry dough pieces in batches until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels and dust generously with powdered sugar. Serve warm!
Notes
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- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Deep-Fried
- Cuisine: Cajun / Louisiana
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4-6
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Louisiana desserts, Cajun sweets, New Orleans pastries, Southern desserts, Creole sweets