New Orleans-Style Fluffy Beignets

Recipe Collection: Dessert

New Orleans-Style Fluffy Beignets with a Sweet Confectioners' Sugar Dusting transport your taste buds to the vibrant streets of New Orleans with these Fluffy Beignets, a vegetarian treat that’s perfect for any occasion. These golden, pillowy pastries are generously coated in confectioners' sugar, offering a sweet, airy bite that’s simply irresistible. Ideal for brunch or dessert, they pair beautifully with coffee or hot chocolate.

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Overview

Experience the magic of New Orleans with these fluffy, golden beignets, reminiscent of the famous Cafe Du Monde. Perfectly puffed and generously dusted with confectioners' sugar, these delightful treats are a family favorite, bringing the essence of the French Market to your home.

Diet Type

Vegetarian

Allergies

Gluten, Dairy, Eggs

Cuisine

French-American

Serving Size: 12

Cooking Time: 90 minutes

Ingredients

• 0.5 Cup water, room temperature
• 1 Tablespoon yeast
• 0.5 Cup white sugar
• 0.25 Cup shortening
• 1 Teaspoon salt
• 1 Cup boiling water
• 1 Cup evaporated milk
• 2 Large eggs, whisked
• 7.5 Cups all-purpose flour, sifted
• 1 Quart vegetable oil, for frying
• 1 Cup confectioners' sugar, sifted

Steps

1. In a small bowl, pour 0.5 cups of room temperature water and sprinkle the yeast over it. Let it stand for about 5 minutes until dissolved.
2. In a large bowl, combine the white sugar, shortening, and salt. Pour 1 cup of boiling water over the mixture, stirring until the shortening melts. Stir in the evaporated milk and allow the mixture to cool to lukewarm.
3. Add the yeast mixture and whisked eggs to the lukewarm mixture, stirring to combine.
4. Gradually mix in the sifted flour until a dough forms. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 to 60 minutes to allow it to rest and develop flavor.
5. Roll out the dough, working with a small portion at a time (about the size of a baseball), to a thickness of 1/8 inch. Cut the dough into strips 2 to 3 inches wide, then cut diagonally to form diamond shapes.
6. Heat the vegetable oil in a deep, wide, heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat until it reaches 360°F (180°C).
7. Carefully lower the dough diamonds into the hot oil in batches. Fry until they are puffed and golden brown, about 3 to 5 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer them to a rack set over paper towels to drain and cool slightly.
8. Place the warm beignets in a clean paper bag with sifted confectioners' sugar and shake gently until they are generously coated. Alternatively, use a sifter to dust the beignets with confectioners' sugar.

Enjoy your homemade New Orleans-Style Fluffy Beignets!