Beignets: Classic French Bread Easy Recipes for Sweet Treats
Indulge in pillowy beignets—an iconic French bread easy recipe for homemade sweet treats, perfect for breakfast or dessert.
Servings: 24 beignets
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup warm water (about 110°F)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 envelope (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 3 1/2 cups bread flour (plus extra for dusting)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (approximate, for dough consistency)
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Stir and let sit for 5-10 minutes, until foamy.
- Add eggs and evaporated milk to the yeast mixture; whisk until smooth.
- Mix in bread flour and salt. Add butter and blend until incorporated.
- Gradually add all-purpose flour, mixing until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms.
- Transfer dough to a floured surface. Knead until smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes.
- Place dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1-2 hours.
- Punch down dough. Roll out to 1/4-inch thickness and cut into 2-inch squares.
- Heat oil (2-3 inches deep) in a heavy pot to 350°F. Fry beignets in batches, turning once, until golden brown (1-2 minutes per side).
- Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- Dust generously with powdered sugar and serve warm.