Description
Mardi Gras Beignets are fluffy, delicious pastries dusted with powdered sugar, perfect for celebrating any occasion. Enjoy the taste of New Orleans from your kitchen!
Ingredients
- All-Purpose Flour
- Granulated Sugar
- Baking Powder
- Salt
- Whole Milk
- Eggs
- Butter
- Vegetable Oil (for frying)
- Powdered Sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Combine wet ingredients: In another bowl, mix milk, eggs, and melted butter until smooth. Gradually add to dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Knead dough: Turn onto a floured surface and knead gently for 1-2 minutes until smooth.
- Roll out: Roll the dough to about half an inch thick and cut into squares or rectangles.
- Heat oil: Heat vegetable oil in a deep pot to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry beignets: Carefully drop dough pieces into hot oil in batches, frying until golden brown on each side (1-2 minutes). Drain on paper towels and dust with powdered sugar.
Notes
- Customize by adding spices like cinnamon or nutmeg to the dough or try filling them with chocolate or fruit preserves.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to two days; reheat in a warm oven.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: New Orleans
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 115
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg