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    November 27, 2018

    BEIGNETS RECIPE

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    Soft, buttery beignets, that are not too sweet so the powdered sugar on top can shine! These beignets are light and airy like beignets should be. The perfect Beignets Recipe which you will want to make over and over again!

    Beignets Recipe

    A while ago while at a Carribean/Southern restaurant I spotted the waitress taking some Beignets to a table next to ours. I couldn't help stretching my neck to check out the basket of puffy buns generously dusted with powdered sugar.

    The Beignets were calling my name but I had no place to keep them because, on that day, we ordered a ridiculous amount of food and my tummy was full. There was no space for more.

    Beignets Recipe

    But I just couldn't get the picture of the Beignets I saw out of my mind. So I read up some recipes online and started trying to make my own Beignets.

    First, the Beignets I made were dense and not as airy on the inside. Then after experimenting more, I was able to nail the perfect soft light Beignets. And that's the Beignets Recipe I am sharing with you today!

    My whole family goes crazy for these. So addictive! We love them warm with hot chocolate for breakfast. Mr. N took some to work and his colleagues loved it!

    Take this to your next potluck or Christmas party and you will be the star of the day! These  Beignets are simple enough to make but elegant enough to be a star on your serving table.

    They take a bit of time but they are ridiculously easy! Just make sure you follow the recipe to the letter and you will have soft buttery  Beignets.

    What Are Beignets?

    Beignets are a form of deep-fried dough popular in the city of New Orleans, in the US Southern state of Louisiana. They are mostly shaped into squares, they are puffy and are dusted with powdered sugar. Beignets are mostly served with cafe au lait (coffee with hot milk).

    "Beignets' is a French word which translates to 'fritters' in English. It is pronounced "ben-yay". Don't be like my husband's colleagues and pronounce it "beg-nets". 

    How Are Beignets Different from Donuts?

    Beignets and donuts are quite similar in that they are both deep-fried dough. However, beignets are shaped into squares while the regular American doughnuts are round with holes in the middle. Also, beignets are very light and hollow in the middle.

    Beignets are not as sweet as regular American donuts. Most of the sweetness you get from beignets comes from the sugar on the top.

    How to Make Beignets

    Here is a run-down of the steps required in making beignets (be sure to check out the complete recipe below for accurate measurements):

    1. Combine yeast and warm milk and let it rest.

    2. Add sugar, egg and melted butter and mix well.

    3. Add flour and salt then mix to form a dough.

    4. Knead the dough until elastic then place in a warm place to rise for 2 hours.

    Beignets Recipe

    5. Punch down dough and roll out into a rectangle.

    6. Cut the rectangle into squares.

    Beignets Recipe

    Beignets Recipe

    7. Deep fry the squares until golden brown.

    Beignets Recipe

    8. Sprinkle with icing sugar.

    Beignets Recipe

    Enjoy!

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    Beignets Recipe
    Prep Time
    10 mins
    Cook Time
    20 mins
    Total Time
    30 mins
     

    Soft, buttery beignets! The one and only Beignets Recipe you will ever need. Enjoy these with tea or coffee. So good.

    Course: Dessert, Snack
    Cuisine: Southern
    Keyword: Beignets
    Servings: 6 servings
    Calories: 346 kcal
    Author: Precious Nkeih of preciouscore.com
    Ingredients
    • 4 cups all-purpose flour (480g)
    • ¼ cup granulated sugar (50g)
    • 1 ½ cup lukewarm milk (360ml)
    • 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast (7g or ¼ oz)
    • 1 large egg
    • 4 tablespoons butter - melted I used corn oil
    • 2 teaspoons salt
    • 2 tablespoons icing sugar for sprinkling
    Instructions
    1. Place milk in a large bowl then add the yeast. Let it rest for 2 minutes then add the sugar, egg, and butter and mix well.

    2. Add the flour and salt and mix well to form a dough. The dough will be slightly sticky and that's okay! Place the dough on a floured board and knead for about 5 minutes until it is no longer sticky.

    3. Return the dough to the bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and a kitchen towel then place in a warm place to rise for 2 hours. Alternately, place in the fridge to rise overnight.

    4. Punch down dough to remove excess air. (If you kept the dough in the fridge then let it rest out of the fridge for about 30 minutes until it reaches room temperature before you follow this step.

    5. Place dough on a floured board and roll out into a large (14 by 12 inch) rectangle. Cut the rectangle into 2-inch squares. Let the cut-out dough rest for about 10 minutes while you heat up the oil.

    6. Place oil in a frying pan up to 3 or 4 inches. Let it heat up on medium heat for about 8 minutes. If using a thermometer to measure, heat up the oil until it reaches 350 degrees Fahrenheit (180 degrees Celsius). Let it fry for about 1-2 minutes on one side then flip to the other side and let it fry for another 1-2 minutes. Remove and place on paper towels to absorbs the excess oil. Sprinkle with confectioners/icing sugar. 

    7. Enjoy your beignets with tea or coffee.

    Recipe Notes

    1. These beignets fry very fast so be sure to keep an eye on them so they do not burn. They only need to cook for 1-2 minutes on each side.

    2. Note that these beignets aren't very sweet - which is one thing I love about them! Most of the sweetness comes from the sugar sprinkled on top. So you could choose to pile sugar on top if you want more sweetness.

    3. These beignets are best enjoyed warm. There's just nothing like freshly made Beignets. So soft and irresistible. But you could serve them cold too.

    4. Make-Ahead Tip: Make the dough the day before and place in the fridge then take it out the next day and bring to room temperature then you roll out and cut.

    Soft, pillowy on the inside beignets, that are not too sweet so the powdered sugar on top does its job. These beignets are light and airy like beignets should be. The perfect Beignets Recipe which you will want to make over and over again! #Beignets #Donuts #Sweets #PreciousCorepre-signature-pro

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    Welcome to my core! I am Precious Nkeih, the recipe developer and writer right here on my blog, Precious Core. My goal is to show you insanely delicious recipes you can replicate in your kitchen. And I love to tell stories too. Hope you find recipes here that will make cooking easier for you! Check me out on YouTube at YouTube.com/PreciousKitchen.

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    Comments

    1. Langatin says

      November 27, 2018 at 10:03 am

      I absolutely adore beignets

      Reply
      • Precious says

        November 28, 2018 at 1:23 pm

        Ha. Me too!

        Reply
        • Cindy Bua says

          March 04, 2021 at 12:06 pm

          What kind of oil is used to fry the beignets??

          Reply
          • Precious says

            March 04, 2021 at 3:07 pm

            Hi Cindy, any neutral tasting oil like vegetable oil would work.

            Reply
            • Gloria says

              March 14, 2021 at 11:16 pm

              Please how many days can they stay without getting bad? Thank you

            • Precious says

              March 16, 2021 at 10:33 am

              Hi Gloria, up to 3 days in an airtight container or bag.

    2. Ogundeji Oluwadamilola says

      November 28, 2018 at 6:24 am

      Thanks for this ma. I will try it. Am already in love with it.

      Reply
      • Precious says

        November 28, 2018 at 1:24 pm

        You are most welcome. Please let me know how it goes when you try it.

        Reply
    3. Constance says

      October 03, 2019 at 11:17 pm

      Just want to point out, they are popular in the state of Louisiana*/CITY of New Orleans.

      Reply
      • Precious says

        October 05, 2019 at 8:20 am

        Thanks, Constance!

        Reply
    4. Min says

      July 21, 2020 at 8:34 am

      Can I use a deep fryer for this?

      Reply
      • Precious says

        July 23, 2020 at 5:49 am

        Yes you can.

        Reply
    5. Lisa says

      July 26, 2020 at 4:34 pm

      These were wonderful!! My family loved them, thanks for sharing!

      Reply
      • Precious says

        July 27, 2020 at 3:08 pm

        So glad you loved it, Lisa!

        Reply
    6. Ashley says

      July 31, 2020 at 6:30 pm

      Can these be frozen?

      Reply
      • Precious says

        August 01, 2020 at 8:18 am

        Yes, they freeze well.

        Reply
        • Roy Livingston says

          November 26, 2021 at 11:58 am

          These taste amazing! It makes a lot of. Can I freeze the cooked squares?

          Reply
          • Precious says

            December 08, 2021 at 10:21 am

            Hi Roy! Yes you can freeze them!

            Reply
    7. Alex says

      August 18, 2020 at 8:13 pm

      Love it!!! I will definitely make this recipe. I know this sounds silly but I want to make it less oil... is it possible to bake in the oven cover or spray oil instead of flying?

      Reply
      • Precious says

        August 19, 2020 at 9:48 pm

        Hi Alex, I haven't tried it that way so not sure how it will turn out.

        Reply
    8. Joy says

      September 19, 2020 at 9:35 am

      Can we bake it instead of frying

      Reply
      • Precious says

        September 20, 2020 at 11:24 pm

        Hi Joy, sorry that won't work.

        Reply
    9. K. Crane says

      December 18, 2020 at 8:08 am

      Is there a way to make them gluten-free???

      Reply
      • Precious says

        December 21, 2020 at 9:51 pm

        Hi, sorry I haven't tried them gluten free before.

        Reply
    10. Rose M. Young says

      December 19, 2020 at 7:12 am

      OK! NOW you make me miss my home of New Orleans even more!! Love love love YOUR recipe, thank you Merry Christmas! Where do YOU live??

      Reply
      • Precious says

        December 21, 2020 at 9:50 pm

        Thank you so much Rose. I live in California.

        Reply
    11. Maureen Chakana Kaonga says

      February 15, 2022 at 1:50 am

      You substituted butter with oil, how much oil did you use?

      Reply
    12. Precious says

      February 15, 2022 at 10:20 am

      Hi Maureen use 3 tablespoons of oil.

      Reply

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