Beignets Recipe

Inspired by Cajun Phatty’s

Time2h 30m

Serves12

Delicious fluffy pastries, dusted with powdered sugar.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

2 cups 00 bread flour

1 quarter cups granulated sugar

2 tsp Active dry yeast

1/2 cups Milk

1/4 cups water

2 whole Eggs

1 tsp Watkins vanilla extract

1/2 tsp Celtic sea salt

2 tbs Unsalted butter

4 cups Tuscany sunflower oil

1 cups powdered sugar

Method

Preparation Instructions

Activate the Yeast

In a small bowl, combine warm water and yeast. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until it becomes frothy.

Mix the Dough

In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt. Add in the activated yeast mixture, warm milk, eggs, vanilla extract, and melted butter. Mix until a smooth dough forms.

Knead the Dough

Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until it's smooth and elastic.

Let the Dough Rise

Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1-2 hours or until it has doubled in size.

Shape the Beignets

Once risen, punch down the dough and roll it out to about 1/4 inch thick. Cut into squares or rectangles.

Heat the Oil

In a large pot, heat vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C).

Fry the Beignets

Fry the beignets in batches for about 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels.

Dust with Powdered Sugar

While still warm, dust the beignets generously with powdered sugar.