Homemade New Orleans-Worthy Beignets Right in Your Kitchen
Beignets are lightly sweetened dough that is cut into
squares, deep fried, and covered in powdered sugar. These French doughnuts are
a staple in Louisiana cuisine and I’m not one bit mad about it!
squares, deep fried, and covered in powdered sugar. These French doughnuts are
a staple in Louisiana cuisine and I’m not one bit mad about it!
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups lukewarm water
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 envelope active dry yeast
- 2 eggs slightly beaten
- 1 ¼ teaspoons salt
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 7 cups bread flour
- ¼ cup shortening
- Nonstick spray
- Canola oil for frying
- 3 cups confectioners’ sugar
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together the water, sugar and yeast, Let sit for 10 minutes.
- In a stand mixer, mix the eggs, salt, and evaporated milk together.
- Add the yeast mixture to the egg mixture.
- Add 3 cups of the bread flour to the mixer and stir until well combined.
- Add the shortening and continue to mix while adding the remaining flour.
- Remove the dough from the mixer bowl and place onto a lightly floured surface. Knead the dough until smooth.
- Spray a large bowl with nonstick spray and put the dough into the bowl and cover it with plastic wrap or a towel. Let the mixture rise in a warm place (around 80 degrees F) for at least 2 hours.
- Preheat the oil in a deep fryer or pot to 350 degrees F.
- Add the confectioners’ sugar to a plastic bag and set aside.
- Roll the dough out to about ¼ inch thickness and cut into 1 inch deep squares. Deep fry, flipping constantly, until they become a golden brown.
- After the beignets are fried, drain them for a few seconds on paper towels, and then toss them in the bag of confectioners’ sugar. Hold the bag closed and shake to coat evenly.
