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Beignets

Delightfully fluffy and pillowy, these homemade beignets are a taste of New Orleans that you can easily whip up at home, topped with powdered sugar.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, New Orleans
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
For Frying
  • as needed Oil for frying
  • as needed Powdered sugar for dusting

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  2. In another bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, and melted butter.
  3. Combine wet and dry ingredients, and knead into a dough.
  4. Roll out the dough to 1/4 inch thickness and cut into squares.
Cooking
  1. Heat oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Fry the dough squares until golden brown, about 1-2 minutes per side.
  3. Drain on paper towels and dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Notes

Store leftover beignets in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days, or freeze for up to a month. Reheat in the oven or use an air fryer for best results. Experiment with flavors by adding vanilla or nutmeg, or make variations like adding chocolate chips.