Description
Savor these fluffy, golden beignets inspired by Disney’s “Princess and the Frog.” Perfect for sharing at gatherings or enjoying during cozy movie nights.
Ingredients
- All-Purpose Flour
- Granulated Sugar
- Baking Powder
- Salt
- Whole Milk
- Eggs
- Vanilla Extract
- Vegetable Oil (for frying)
- Powdered Sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until combined.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth. Add this mixture to the dry ingredients and stir until combined.
- Knead Dough: Turn the dough onto a floured surface and gently knead until it comes together—avoid overworking it.
- Roll Out: Roll out the dough to about ½ inch thick and cut into squares or circles.
- Heat Oil: Heat vegetable oil in a deep pot to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry Beignets: Fry dough pieces in batches until they are golden brown on both sides (about 2-3 minutes each). Drain on paper towels.
- Dust with Sugar: Toss warm beignets in powdered sugar before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: New Orleans
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 beignet (30g)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: For added flavor, mix cinnamon into the powdered sugar or fill your beignets with chocolate or fruit preserves. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to two days; reheat in a 350°F oven for a few minutes to restore crispness.