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 cup water; ½ cup butter; 1 teaspoon sugar; ¼ teaspoon salt; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 4 eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; salad oil; confectioners' sugar; cinnamon-maple syrup (optional)

Servings: persons

1
In 2-quart saucepan over medium heat, heat water, butter, sugar and salt until butter melts and mixture boils.
2
Remove pan from heat and add flour all at once.
3
With wooden spoon, vigorously stir until the ingredients are thoroughly combined and mixture leaves side of pan and forms a ball.
4
Add eggs, one at a time, beating thoroughly after each addition until the mixture is smooth and glossy.
5
Add vanilla.
6
Meanwhile, in another 2-quart saucepan over medium heat, heat about 1 1/2 inches salad oil to 375F Drop heaping teaspoonfuls of dough into hot oil and fry beignets, a few at a time, until golden brown.
7
Drain on paper towels; keep warm.
8
To serve: Sprinkle beignets lightly with some confectioners' sugar, or serve with cinnamon and maple syrup mixture poured over beignets.

464

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 cup water, ½ cup butter, 1 teaspoon sugar, ¼ teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, New Orleans Beignets falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

New Orleans Beignets

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