Beignets Recipe

Combine Dry Ingredients

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, instant yeast, and salt until well combined.

Heat Milk and Water

In a small saucepan, heat the milk and water over medium heat until warm but not boiling (about 110°F or 43°C).

Mix Wet Ingredients

In a separate bowl, whisk together the warm milk-water mixture, egg, vanilla extract, and melted butter until smooth.

Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring until a soft dough forms. If the dough is too sticky, you can add a little more flour.

Knead the Dough

Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.

Let the Dough Rise

Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 to 1.5 hours.

Heat the Oil

In a deep skillet or pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).

Shape the Beignets

Once the dough has risen, punch it down and turn it out onto a floured surface. Roll out to about 1/2 inch thick and cut into squares or rectangles.

Fry the Beignets

Carefully place a few beignets into the hot oil, frying them for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown.

Drain the Beignets

Remove the beignets from the oil using a slotted spoon and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.

Dust with Powdered Sugar

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

Enjoy

Serve the beignets warm, ideally with coffee or hot chocolate.