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Beignets

Soft and airy fried dough squares dusted generously with powdered sugar.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 4 people
Course: Fried Desserts
Cuisine: French
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Dough
  • 3.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2.25 tsp active dry yeast
  • 0.75 cup milk warm
  • 0.25 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 3 tbsp butter melted
  • 0.5 tsp salt
For Frying & Topping
  • vegetable oil for frying
  • 1 cup powdered sugar

Equipment

  • deep pan
  • slotted spoon
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. Activate yeast in warm milk until frothy.
  2. Mix ingredients to form dough and knead until smooth.
  3. Let dough rise, cut into squares, fry until golden, and dust with powdered sugar.

Notes

Best served fresh and warm for optimal texture and flavor.