Beignet Bites Recipe
Créole pastry with a heavenly cream sauce. Extra $2/ea
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Ingredients
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Beignet Bites
Method
Preparation
- 1
Make the beignet dough
In a large bowl, combine flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt. Mix well.
- 2
- 3
Combine wet and dry
Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir until just combined; do not overmix.
- 4
Heat the oil
In a deep pot, heat vegetable oil over medium heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 5
Fry the beignets
Drop tablespoons of dough into the hot oil, frying in batches until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes on each side.
- 6
Drain and dust
Remove the beignets with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Dust generously with powdered sugar.
- 7
Serve
Serve warm with a side of heavenly cream sauce.