Description
Delightful, fluffy beignets dusted with powdered sugar, capturing the spirit of New Orleans.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
- Oil for frying
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Mix together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and baking soda in a bowl.
- Whisk the milk, egg, and melted butter together in another bowl.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients until just mixed; do not overwork the dough.
- Cover the dough and let it rest for about 30 minutes.
- Heat oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 365°F (185°C).
- Roll the dough out onto a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thick, then cut into squares.
- Fry the beignets in batches until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Remove and drain on paper towels, then dust generously with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
For a lower sugar option, consider using sugar substitutes like stevia or monk fruit.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Cajun, French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 beignets
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg