Authentic New Orleans Beignets Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
• 1.5 cups warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
• 1 cup evaporated milk
• 0.5 cup white sugar
• 2 eggs eggs
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 7 cups all-purpose flour, divided
• 0.25 cup shortening
• 1 quart vegetable oil for frying
• 0.25 cup confectioners' sugar

Instructions

1. Prepare all ingredients for your beignets.
2. In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add evaporated milk, white sugar, eggs, and salt. Gradually add 4 cups of flour, mixing until the batter is smooth.
3. Incorporate shortening into the dough. Then, mix in the remaining 3 cups of flour. Cover the bowl and refrigerate the dough for a minimum of 2 hours, or up to 24 hours for best results.
4. On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough to a thickness of 1/8 inch. Cut the dough into 2 1/2-inch squares.
5. Heat oil in a deep pot to 360 degrees F (180 degrees C). Fry the beignets in batches until they are golden brown and puffed up. (If the beignets sink, the oil needs to be hotter.) Remove the fried beignets with a slotted spoon and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil.
6. Dust the hot beignets generously with confectioners' sugar. Serve immediately and enjoy these delicious treats!

Nutrition

• Calories: 543 kcal
• Fat Content: 18 g
• Fiber Content: 3 g
• Sugar Content: 16 g
• Sodium Content: 277 mg
• Protein Content: 12 g
• Cholesterol Content: 45 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 83 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 4 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g