Description
Mardi Gras Beignets are fluffy, sweet pastries dusted with powdered sugar, perfect for festive celebrations. Enjoy a taste of New Orleans in every delightful bite.
Ingredients
- All-Purpose Flour
- Baking Powder
- Granulated Sugar
- Salt
- Milk
- Eggs
- Butter
- Vegetable Oil
- Powdered Sugar
Instructions
- In a large bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, granulated sugar, and salt until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk milk, eggs, and melted butter until smooth. Combine with dry ingredients; stir gently until just mixed.
- Knead dough on a floured surface for 1-2 minutes until soft but not sticky. Cover and let rest for 30 minutes.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep frying pan to 350°F (175°C). Roll out the dough to ½ inch thick and cut into squares.
- Fry in batches until golden brown on both sides. Drain on paper towels and dust generously with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding cinnamon or nutmeg to the dough.
- Feel free to fill beignets with chocolate or fruit preserves for a unique twist.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days; reheat briefly in the oven.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: New Orleans
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg