Spiced Sugar Beignets Recipe
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Ingredients
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Beignet Ingredients
Method
Cooking Directions
- 1
Prepare the Dough
In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Mix well.
- 2
- 3
Combine Mixtures
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
- 4
Heat Oil
In a deep pot or fryer, heat the vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C).
- 5
Fry Beignets
Using a spoon or small ice cream scoop, drop the dough into the hot oil. Fry until golden brown on both sides, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- 6
Drain and Coat
Remove the beignets from the oil and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil. While warm, dust with powdered sugar.
