Beignets are a classic New Orleans Pastry, they are similar to a doughnut but are square and without a hole. Some beignets are just tossed with powdered sugar but they are best served in a typical Café du Monde fashion with plenty of powdered sugar pilled on top. Do you wish to know how to make beignets like the French Quarter Beignets? We have you covered with these this easy beignet recipe.

Bringing the soulful spirit of New Orleans to your kitchen has never been easier with this beignet recipe. Transform simple ingredients like yeast, flour, and evaporated milk into a classic New Orleans delight. The key to this delicious New Orleans Pastry is that they are deep-fried. We mix a simple beignet recipe dough, let it stand in the fridge overnight. Then we remove it from the fridge, roll it out and cut the dough into squares. Then fry in an electric deep fryer filled with hot oil. And as soon we remove them from the oil, we pile powdered sugar on top for the best beignets outside of New Orleans.

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Since we can’t easily hop over to New Orleans to enjoy this awesome treat we have created this beignet recipe. Experience the flavor of New Orleans with this simple yet delicious Beignet recipe. The result is an indulgent treat – a deep-fried pastry coated with powdered sugar, reminiscent of the famous French Quarter Beignets. Accompanied by Cafe du Monde chicory coffee and some jazz in the background, you can virtually transport yourself to the vibrant streets of New Orleans. Let’s bring the Mardi Gras vibe to your kitchen!

What you need for this New Orleans Pastry Recipe:

Ingredients:

1/4 ounce package active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water
1 cup evaporated milk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup sugar
1 egg
4 1/2 cups all purpose flour
5 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons salt
Powdered Sugar

Equipment Needed:

Deep Fryer like a Fry Daddy
Canola oil for frying
Mixing bowls
Mixer
Rolling Pin

How to make beignets:

In a large mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water.
In a smaller bowl, sift flour with baking powder and salt
To the yeast mixture, add milk, oil, sugar, egg and 1/2 the flour mixture.
Beat until smooth.
Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky)
Cover and refrigerate overnight.
Punch dough down. Turn the pastry dough onto a floured pastry sheet then roll into a 16×12-in. rectangle. Use a pastry cutter to cut into 2-in. squares.
Heat oil to 375° in an electric deep fryer or in a dutch oven
Deep fry the pastry dough squares, a few at a time, until golden brown on both sides.
Drain on a rack over paper towels.
Dredge or cover with powdered sugar

Go ahead and experience the flavor of New Orleans with this simple yet delicious Beignet recipe. The result is an indulgent treat – a deep-fried pastry coated with powdered sugar, reminiscent of the famous French Quarter Beignets. Don’t forget to pair them with a strong cup of chicory coffee – it’s how the locals enjoy it! And remember, the more powdered sugar, the better. Let’s bring the Mardi Gras vibe to your kitchen!

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