Ingredients
- All-Purpose Flour
- Granulated Sugar
- Instant Yeast
- Whole Milk
- Eggs
- Butter
- Powdered Sugar
- Vegetable Oil
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, instant yeast, and a pinch of salt.
- Gradually add warm milk and melted butter to the dry ingredients, mixing until combined. Add eggs one at a time, blending well.
- Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead gently for about 5 minutes until smooth.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size (about 1 hour).
- Roll out the dough to about ½ inch thick on a floured surface and cut into squares or rectangles.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep pot over medium heat (around 350°F). Fry each piece until golden brown (1-2 minutes per side).
- Drain excess oil on paper towels and generously dust with powdered sugar before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: New Orleans
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 beignet (40g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg