New Orleans Beignets

A delicious and traditional New Orleans dessert.

Preparation time: 10 Minutes

Cooking time: 20 Minutes

Total duration: 30 Minutes

Each beignet contains approximately 150 calories, 5g of fat, 20g of carbohydrates, and 3g of protein.

These New Orleans Beignets are a sweet and fluffy dessert, that are a must-try for anyone visiting the city. The recipe is simple and easy to follow, making it a fun and enjoyable baking experience.

Ingredients

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short description

In a large bowl, combine the water, milk, yeast, and sugar.
Add the flour, salt, vanilla extract, eggs, and butter.
Knead the dough until it's smooth.
Roll out the dough and cut into squares.
Fry the squares in hot oil until golden brown.
Drain the beignets and dust with powdered sugar.

detailed description

In a large bowl, combine 1 cup of warm water, 1 cup of milk, one packet of active dry yeast, and 2 tablespoons of sugar. Let it sit for 5 minutes.
Add 4 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, 2 large eggs, and 1/4 cup of melted butter to the yeast mixture.
Knead the dough on a floured surface until it's smooth and elastic.
Roll out the dough to a 1/4 inch thickness and cut into 2x2 inch squares.
Fry the squares in hot oil until they're golden brown on both sides.
Drain the beignets on paper towels and dust generously with powdered sugar.

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