Beignets
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I tried making beignets for the first time and I had so much fun. Now I will admit, it wasn’t super easy, but definitely worth it because these beignets are light, fluffy, and just like a donut. Plus they are deep fried, and you can never go wrong with that! This amazing recipe is from preppykitchen.com. Let’s get baking!
INGREDIENTS:
- 3/4 cup warm water around 110 (F)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 envelope)
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup milk or evaporated milk (room temperature)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 3/4 cups All Purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter (room temperature)
- vegetable oil for deep frying or peanut oil
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar for coating
DIRECTIONS:
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, add warm water, yeast and half the sugar then set aside for about 5 minutes so the yeast can get to work.
- Mix flour with the salt and set aside.
- Once the yeast mixture is bubbly, pour in the milk, vanilla, remaining sugar, and egg. Whisk together then add half the flour mixture and whisk together until smooth.
- Attach a dough hook then add the remaining flour and begin mixing on medium speed.
- Once the dough comes together, add the butter and keep mixing until the dough is smooth and will pull away from the inside edges of the bowl (about 4 minutes). This dough is enriched and sticky but if it seems too wet you can mix in an extra ¼ cup of flour.
- Transfer the dough to a large, lightly oiled bowl then cover and allow to rise in a warm place for at least two hours.
- Add about 3 inches of oil to a large pot fitted with a candy thermometer and place over medium-high heat. Cover a wire cooling rack with a few layers of paper towels.
- Once risen, roll the dough into a ½ inch thick rectangle on a well floured surface. Cut into 2-2 ½ inch squares using a pizza cutter.
- Once the oil reaches 360F add the beignets 3-4 at a time; fry until the bottom is puffed and golden, flip over and remove with a spider or slotted spoon once the bottom is golden too.
- Place onto the paper towels then dust with powdered sugar and enjoy!
Thanks for baking with me!
~ Natalie
