Beignets are deep-fried, soft, square pastries that are served warm with powdered sugar. This is a traditional New Orleans-style beignet recipe that’s easy to make and can’t be beat! Grab a café au lait and you’re set!
Preparation Details
Prep Time: 30 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 3 hrs
Servings: 10
Ingredients
- 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
- 1 ½ cups warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- ½ cup white sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 7 cups all-purpose flour, divided
- ¼ cup shortening
- 1 quart vegetable oil for frying
- ¼ cup confectioners’ sugar
Steps
- Gather all ingredients.
- Dissolve yeast in warm water. Pour into a large bowl and stir in evaporated milk, white sugar, eggs, and salt. Add 4 cups flour and beat until smooth.
- Mix in shortening. Mix in remaining 3 cups flour. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or up to 24 hours.
- Roll dough out on floured surface to 1/8-inch thick. Cut into 2 1/2-inch squares.
- Heat oil in a deep pot to 360 degrees F (180 degrees C).
- Fry beignets in batches until browned and puffed. (If beignets sink and do not pop up, oil is not hot enough.) Remove from oil with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- Shake confectioners’ sugar over hot beignets. Serve immediately. Enjoy!
