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Beignets are dusted with powdered sugar.

Beignet Recipe

These classic New Orleans-style beignets are light, fluffy, and generously dusted in powdered sugar.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Rise Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours
Servings: 20 servings

Ingredients

  • 3¾ –4 cups all-purpose flour - 480 g
  • ¾ cup + 2 Tbsp warm whole milk - 110°F
  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1¼ tsp salt
  • 2¼ tsp instant yeast
  • 3 Tbsp unsalted butter - softened
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Neutral oil for frying - about 2 inches deep
  • Powdered sugar - for dusting

Instructions

  • Combine dry ingredients. Add warm milk, egg, butter, and vanilla. Knead until smooth.
  • Let dough rise in an oiled bowl until doubled (1 to 1.5 hours).
  • Roll dough to ½" thick. Cut into 2–2½" squares.
  • Heat oil to 350°F. Fry beignets in batches, 1–2 minutes per side.
  • Drain on paper towels. Dust with powdered sugar and serve warm.

Recipe Notes:

  • Make sure milk is 110°F—any hotter and it can kill the yeast
  • Fry in batches to keep oil temperature steady
  • Use plenty of powdered sugar for the classic finish
  • Serve right away for the best texture and flavor
Note: Start with 3¾ cups flour and mix the dough. If it’s too sticky to handle, gradually add up to ¼ cup more flour (for a total of 4 cups). The exact amount will depend on humidity and how you measure flour — the dough should be soft and slightly tacky, but not overly sticky.

Nutrition Info

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 42kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 153mg | Potassium: 31mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 79IU | Vitamin C: 0.004mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 0.1mg

The nutritional information provided is an estimate and is per serving.

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