Description
Classic Cafe du Monde Beignets—crispy outside, fluffy inside, dusted with powdered sugar for the perfect New Orleans treat.
Ingredients
1 envelope (about 1¼ oz / 11 mL) active dry yeast
¾ cup warm water (110°F / 43°C)
¼ cup granulated sugar
¾ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
½ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg (optional)
1 large egg
½ cup whole milk
3½ cups all-purpose flour, divided
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
Oil for frying (about 2 quarts canola or vegetable)
Confectioners’ sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
1. Activate yeast: Mix warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let stand until foamy (5 min).
2. Add salt, lemon zest, nutmeg, egg, milk, and 1½ cups flour. Mix until combined.
3. Add butter, then gradually mix in 1¾ cups flour until dough comes together.
4. Knead in remaining ¼ cup flour until smooth (~5 min). Place dough in an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise 1 hour.
5. Roll out dough to ½-inch thick. Cut into squares or circles.
6. Let rise again 30 min.
7. Heat oil to 350°F (175°C). Fry beignets until golden (1–2 min).
8. Drain on paper towels and dust generously with confectioners’ sugar.
Notes
Serve warm for best flavor. Pair with café au lait or hot chocolate. Can refrigerate dough overnight for richer flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: New Orleans
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 beignet
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Cafe du Monde Beignets, beignet recipe, New Orleans beignets