New Orleans Beignets Recipe

Name: New Orleans Beignets
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup barley flour; 1/4 cup sugar; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2/3 cup buttermilk, room temperature; 1 large egg, room temperature; 1 tablespoon butter, melted; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 gallon vegetable oil (for frying); powdered sugar, for sprinkling

Servings: persons

1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup barley flour
1/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup buttermilk, room temperature
1 large egg, room temperature
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 gallon vegetable oil (for frying)
powdered sugar, for sprinkling

1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose and barley flours, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Mix well.
2
In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk and egg.
3
Add the melted butter and vanilla, mixing well.
4
Add the liquid ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix well.
5
Divide the dough into two balls.
6
On a floured surface, knead each ball 10 to 20 times and roll out into a 9 x 9 inch square that is 1/8 inch thick.
7
Cut the big square into 12 smaller squares.
8
Pour oil into cast-iron Dutch oven or other deep, heavy bottomed pot until it reaches a depth of 3 to 4 inches. Heat oil over medium-high heat to 375 degrees.
9
Fry 3 or 4 beignets at a time, turning once shortly after dropping them into the hot oil, for about 2 minutes or until lightly browned on both sides.
10
Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper.
11
Sprinkle with powdered sugar.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup barley flour, 1/4 cup sugar, 2 teaspoons baking powder, and more.

Yes, New Orleans 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.

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