New Orleans Beignets
New Orleans beignets are a beloved treat that captures the essence of Mardi Gras. These airy, fried pastries are dusted with a generous amount of powdered sugar, creating a sweet and indulgent dessert.
Servings: 20 beignets
Calories: 188kcal
Ingredients
- 2½ teaspoon active yeast
- 1 cup milk warmed to 100 - 110° F
- ¾ cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup butter melted
- 2¾ cup flour plus a little more for using on the rolling mat
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 4 cups vegetable oil neutral tasting
Instructions
- Sprinkle the dry active yeast on top of a small bowl with the warm milk and 1 teaspoon of flour or sugar. Stir and let sit 5 minutes. After bubbles appear on the top, you know your yeast is active. The warm milk and sugar 'proved' the yeast was active.1 cup milk, 2½ teaspoon active yeast
- Transfer the milk & yeast mixture to a large bowl. Add the remaining sugar, eggs, vanilla, salt, and melted butter. Add in half the flour to the wet ingredients and combine well.¾ cup sugar, 1 large egg, 1½ teaspoon vanilla extract, ¼ teaspoon salt, ¼ cup butter, 2¾ cup flour
- Add the second half of the flour and mix until you have a sticky dough. Scrape the sides and mix well.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for 5 minutes, until it has a smooth textured surface. Place back in the bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Let proof until doubled, about 2 hours.
- Roll the dough out on a lightly floured surface to about ½ inch thick. Cut into 2 inch squares or use a Mickey Mouse cookie cutter.
- Heat up the oil to 350 to 360 F. Use a thermometer if not using an electric fryer that has temperature settings.4 cups vegetable oil
- After the vegetable oil reaches that 350 - 360 F temp, add a few of the squares or Mickey cut out dough to the hot oil. Deep fry for about 2 minutes on each side. The dough will rise to the surface and puff up. Don't over brown.
- Allow the beignets to cool on some paper towels, about 5 minutes. Then, dust with a sieve full of powdered sugar. Serve!1 cup powdered sugar
Notes
- Cut out the dough and freeze so you can make fresh copycat Disney beignets any morning you want!
- Don't over fry, just until a light golden brown.
- Cool on paper towels to absorb any excess oil.
- Make sure the frying oil is at least 350 F so that the dough does not soak up grease.
- Cut out with Mickey Mouse cookie cutters and dust powdered sugar, just like Walt Disney World's Tiana's beignets!
Nutrition
Calories: 188kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 57mg | Potassium: 56mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 104IU | Vitamin C: 0.004mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg
