French Market Beignets Recipe

Name: French Market Beignets
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 c. milk, scalded; 2 Tbsp. margarine or vegetable shortening; 1 Tbsp. brown sugar; 1 Tbsp. white sugar; 3 c. plain flour; 1 tsp. nutmeg; 1 fresh egg; 1 tsp. salt; 1 pkg. yeast; oil for deep frying

Servings: persons

1
Heat milk in saucepan to scalding stage.
2
Do not scorch it; stir often.
3
Place shortening in mixing bowl.
4
Add sugar.
5
Pour in the scalded milk and stir until ingredients are melted.
6
Cool to lukewarm stage.
7
Add yeast.
8
Stir until dissolved.
9
Sift dry ingredients (salt, nutmeg and flour).
10
Gradually add approximately 1/2 of flour mixture to milk mixture to form batter.
11
Add egg and beat thoroughly.
12
Stir in remaining flour to mixture.
13
Cover and allow to double in bulk (1 hour).
14
Knead gently.
15
Roll out on floured board to 1/4-inch thickness.
16
Cut in diamond shapes.
17
Fry in hot oil, turning once.
18
Drain and dust with powdered sugar.

756

kcal

Calories

Fat

147

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 c. milk, scalded, 2 Tbsp. margarine or vegetable shortening, 1 Tbsp. brown sugar, 1 Tbsp. white sugar, and more.

Yes, French Market Beignets falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

French Market Beignets

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Variations & substitutions

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