New Orleans Beignets

Born from French fritter traditions and made iconic in New Orleans, beignets are pillowy squares of yeast-risen dough fried until golden. A blizzard of powdered sugar finishes these warm, airy bites that define Louisiana mornings.

Serves 8 · 90 min prep · 15 min cook

Estimate for one serving

• 280 cal
• 12g protein
• 24g carbs
• 8g fat
• 2g fiber

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Ingredients

• 3 cups flourPantry
• 1 cup warm water or milkDairy
• 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeastPantry
• 1/4 cup sugarPantry
• 1 eggDairy
• 2 tbsp butterDairy
• 1/2 tsp saltSpices
• as needed oil for fryingPantry
• 2 cups powdered sugarPantry

Instructions

1. 1Make a soft enriched yeast dough; rise.
2. 2Roll and cut squares.
3. 3Fry until puffed and golden.
4. 4Bury in powdered sugar. Café du Monde energy at home.