French Quarter Beignets

Yeast Bread - Bread

If you can't get to New Orleans, try this recipe to recreate these beignets. They can't be beat with a cup of coffee! Dust with powdered sugar and serve warm.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Additional: 5 mins

Total: 35 mins

Servings: 24

Yield: 24 beignets

French Quarter Beignets

Ingredients

1 package active dry yeast

½ cup warm water (110 degrees F (43 degrees C))

½ cup evaporated milk

½ cup white sugar

1 egg

beaten

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 teaspoon salt

3 cups all-purpose flour

vegetable oil for frying

High-Altitude Challah

Bread

Directions

Step 1

Dissolve yeast in warm water in a large bowl. Let stand until yeast softens and begins to form a creamy foam about 5 minutes.

Step 2

Add milk sugar egg oil vanilla extract and salt to the yeast. Vigorously beat in flour. Mix until a sticky dough forms.

Step 3

Divide dough into quarters. Place 1 portion on a heavily floured surface. Roll to about 1/8-inch thickness using a well floured rolling pin. Cut into 2-inch squares. Repeat with remaining 3 portions.

Step 4

Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 370 degrees F (188 degrees C). Fry beignets a few at a time until they puff and rise to the top 2 to 3 minutes. Turn and brown the other side 1 to 2 minutes. Drain on paper towels.

Nutritional Information

French Quarter Beignets

Servings Per Recipe:24

Calories: 110.6

% Daily Value *

Protein: 2.3g 5%

Carbohydrates: 16.8g 5%

Dietary Fiber: 0.5g 2%

Sugars: 4.8g

Fat: 3.7g 6%

Saturated Fat: 0.7g 4%

Cholesterol: 9.3mg 3%

Vitamin A Iu: 22.4IU

Niacin Equivalents: 1.5mg 12%

Vitamin C: 0.1mg

Folate: 36.8mcg 9%

Calcium: 17.6mg 2%

Iron: 0.8mg 5%

Magnesium: 5.3mg 2%

Potassium: 41.7mg 1%

Sodium: 106mg 4%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 13%

Calories From Fat: 33.7

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

You may also like