Beignets (New Orleans-Style!)

Bring the flavors of the French Quarter to your home with my easy beignet recipe! They’re crisp yet pillowy and dusted with powdered sugar! Watch the video below to see how I make it in my kitchen!

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 15

Servings Beignets

Calories 123kcal

Author Arman Liew

Ingredients

1 tablespoon instant yeast heaping tablespoon
100 mls water lukewarm
1/4 cup sugar
1 large egg
7 tablespoons condensed milk
4 cups bread flour
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup confectioners sugar
1 inch oil to deep fry

Instructions

Combine yeast, lukewarm water, and sugar and leave to rise in the bowl of a stand mixer for 5 minutes.
Add egg, milk, and vanilla to the yeast mixture and mix well.
To the mixing bowl, add flour and salt and mix all the ingredients. Add butter and knead until the dough starts forming into a ball.
Let the dough rest in a lightly oiled bowl, covered with a tea towel for 1-2 hours.
Roll out the dough on a lightly floured work surface into a rectangle about 1 cm thick. Cut into small squares 4 x 4 inches.
Heat an inch of oil in a pot and fry the beignets in batches until they puff up and turn golden brown.
Leave the beignets on a paper towel to drain excess oil before dusting with confectioners sugar.

Video

Notes

TO STORE: Beignets are best enjoyed fresh from the fryer, but leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 1-2 days.

TO FREEZE: Place the fritters in a single layer on a large plate and freeze until solid. Transfer them to a freezer-safe container and freeze for 2-3 minutes. Thaw overnight before reheating.

TO REHEAT: Reheat on a large baking sheet in an oven at 350F/175C or air fry at 300F/149C until warm.

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