Beignets Recipe
Deliciously fried dough pastries, served with coffee.
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Ingredients
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Dough Ingredients
Frying Ingredients
Method
Prepare the Dough
- 1
Activate the Yeast
In a small bowl, mix together the warm water, active dry yeast, and 1 tablespoon of sugar. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- 2
Mix the Wet Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine the milk, egg, vanilla extract, and melted butter. Stir in the activated yeast mixture.
- 3
- 4
Make the Dough
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth.
- 5
Let It Rise
Place the dough in a clean bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1-1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
Fry the Beignets
- 6
Prepare the Oil
In a deep pot or fryer, heat the vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C).
- 7
Shape the Beignets
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness. Cut into squares or triangles.
- 8
Fry the Beignets
Carefully drop the cut dough into the hot oil, frying in batches until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- 9
Serve
Dust the fried beignets with powdered sugar. Serve warm with coffee.