Description
Delight in the fluffy goodness of homemade beignets with this easy recipe. Perfect for breakfast or dessert, these delightful pastries will transport you straight to pastry paradise.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup whole milk
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together warm milk and egg. Combine with dry ingredients until a soft dough forms.
- Knead on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth.
- Roll out to 1/2-inch thickness and cut into squares.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry dough pieces until golden brown (2-3 minutes per side) and drain on paper towels.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider sprinkling cinnamon sugar on top or filling the beignets with fruit preserves before frying.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to two days and reheat in a toaster oven.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 beignet (50g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg