Description
Princess and the Frog Beignets are fluffy, sweet delights dusted with powdered sugar, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth or impressing guests at any gathering.
Ingredients
- All-Purpose Flour
- Baking Powder
- Granulated Sugar
- Salt
- Whole Milk
- Eggs
- Vegetable Oil (for frying)
- Powdered Sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt until smooth.
- Create a well in the center; pour in milk and add eggs. Stir gently until just combined.
- Knead lightly on a floured surface 3-4 times until dough forms.
- Roll out to half an inch thick; cut into squares or rectangles.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep pot to 350°F (175°C). Test readiness by dropping in a small piece of dough.
- Fry dough pieces in batches for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels and dust generously with powdered sugar before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: New Orleans
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Experiment by substituting vanilla extract with almond extract or adding chocolate chips for a fun twist. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature. Reheat in a toaster oven for optimal crispiness.