French Quarter Beignets

If you can't get to New Orleans, try this recipe to recreate these beignets. They can't be beat with a cup of coffee! Dust with powdered sugar and serve warm.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 111 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup white sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• vegetable oil for frying
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ cup evaporated milk
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 package active dry yeast
• ½ cup warm water (110 degrees F (43 degrees C))

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Dissolve yeast in warm water in a large bowl. Let stand until yeast softens and begins to form a creamy foam, about 5 minutes.

Step 2

Add milk, sugar, egg, oil, vanilla extract, and salt to the yeast. Vigorously beat in flour. Mix until a sticky dough forms.

Step 3

Divide dough into quarters. Place 1 portion on a heavily floured surface. Roll to about 1/8-inch thickness using a well floured rolling pin. Cut into 2-inch squares. Repeat with remaining 3 portions.

Step 4

Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 370 degrees F (188 degrees C). Fry beignets, a few at a time, until they puff and rise to the top, 2 to 3 minutes. Turn and brown the other side, 1 to 2 minutes. Drain on paper towels.