Beignet Recipe
A classic beignet recipe is pillowy, New Orleans-style fried dough. Enjoy these sprinkled with powdered sugar or dipped in a sauce!
Servings: 18
Ingredients
- ¾ cup warm water 110–115°F
- 1 teaspoon rapid rise yeast
- 1 egg lightly beaten
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons shortening
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 dash nutmeg
- 3¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 quart vegetable oil for frying
- ½ cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Place warm water in a small bowl. Sprinkle yeast on top and stir to dissolve. Allow yeast to activate (about 5 minutes).
- In a large mixing bowl or stand mixer, combine egg, cream, shortening, granulated sugar, salt, and nutmeg. Mix to combine.
- Pour in activated yeast and mix.
- Add flour to the mix. Use the dough hook attachment on a stand mixer and mix on medium speed until all ingredients are combined and the dough is smooth but still slightly sticky.
- Form a ball with the dough and place in a greased bowl. Cover and let rise for about 1 hour.
- Heat 3 inches of oil in a deep-sided, heavy pot over medium-high heat until oil reaches between 360 and 370°F.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough until it is ½ inch thick, making sure not to overwork the dough. Cut into 2½-inch squares.
- Working in batches, fry beignets in the hot oil until golden brown (1–2 minutes on each side).
- Use tongs to remove the beignets from the hot oil. Place on a paper towel–lined plate to drain.
- While beignets are still warm, dust them completely with powdered sugar. Serve immediately.
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Notes
Make ahead of time. You can make the dough and store it, covered, in the refrigerator for up 3 days. Even though it is in the refrigerator, it will slowly rise. Let the dough come to room temperature before rolling and cutting.
Keep warm. After frying, place beignets on a baking sheet in a 200-degree-F oven for up to 30 minutes before serving. Toppings: Serve with Caramel Dip or Chocolate Fudge Sauce.
Nutrition
Serving: 1beignet | Calories: 147kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 136mg | Potassium: 41mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 110IU | Vitamin C: 0.05mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg