Beignets
These homemade fluffy, golden beignets are fried dough dusted with confectioners' sugar, perfect for breakfast or a dessert treat! I love one in the morning with my cup of coffee! If you don't want to fry them in oil, I have provided baking instructions you can try!
Servings: 32 beignets
Calories: 134kcal
Ingredients
- ¾ cup water, lukewarm (about 105°F)
- ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
- 1 packet (2 ¼ teaspoons) active dry yeast
- ½ cup (122.5 g) whole milk, room temperature
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 3 ½ cups (437.5 g) all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
- vegetable oil, for frying
- confectioners' sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together water, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 5-10 minutes or until foamy. Once foamy, add milk and egg. Whisk to combine. Set aside.
- To the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook, add flour and salt. With the mixer on low, add the yeast mixture and butter. Mix until just combined.
- Increase speed to medium and continue kneading for 2-3 minutes, or until dough is smooth and cleans the sides of the bowl.
- To a large bowl that has been sprayed with non-stick cooking spray, add the dough. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1-2 hours.
- Once the dough has doubled roll it out into a rectangle about ¼ - ½-inch thick onto a lightly floured surface. Using a pizza cutter, cut the dough into 32 squares. First, cut the dough horizontally into 4 sections, then vertically into 8 sections.
- In a large pot over medium heat, using a thermometer, heat about 3 inches of oil to 360°F. Working in batches, carefully place 4-6 pieces of dough into the hot oil, making sure to not overcrowd the pan. Cook for about 30 seconds to a minute on each side, or until golden brown. Place the fried beignets on a paper-towel-lined baking sheet and dust with confectioners' sugar.
- Repeat with the remaining dough, making sure the oil temperature is back at 360°F before making the next batch.
Notes
*Baking & Air Fryer Instructions
Baking (Oven) Instructions:
- Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Once the beignets are cut, place them onto the lined baking sheets. Then allow the beignets to rise for 45 minutes.
- Once risen, preheat the oven to 350°F. Brush the beignets with milk.
- Bake the donuts for 12–15 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Dust with confectioners' sugar. Serve hot.
- Preheat air fryer to 350°F.
- Place the beignets in a single layer in the basket of your air fryer. Work in batches, making sure they are not overlapping.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the beignets are heated through and crispy on the outside.
- Dust with confectioners' sugar. Serve hot.
Nutrition
Serving: 1beignet | Calories: 134kcal