Fluffy Homemade Beignets Recipe
Fluffy Homemade Beignets are soft, airy and coated with sweet powdered sugar. This Fluffy Homemade Beignets recipe is perfect for breakfast or dessert. You can make them at home with simple ingredients.
Ingredients
- 1 cup warm water
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast 1 packet
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
Activate yeast
- In a bowl, mix warm water, sugar and yeast. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
Mix wet ingredients
- Add eggs, milk, melted butter and salt to yeast mixture. Whisk well to combine all ingredients.
Add flour
- Gradually add flour to wet mixture. Stir until a sticky dough forms, soft but manageable.
Knead dough
- Turn dough onto a floured surface. Knead for 5–7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
First rise
- Place dough in a greased bowl. Cover with a cloth and let rise for 1 hour until doubled.
Roll and cut
- Roll dough to 1/2 inch thick. Cut into squares or rectangles with a knife or pizza cutter.
Heat oil
- Pour vegetable oil into a deep pan. Heat to 350°F (175°C) for frying.
Fry beignets
- Carefully drop dough pieces into hot oil. Fry for 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown.
Drain and dust
- Use a slotted spoon to remove beignets. Place on paper towels to drain excess oil. Dust generously with powdered sugar.
Serve warm
- Serve beignets immediately. They are best warm, with crispy outside and soft inside.
Notes
- Use warm water to activate yeast effectively.
- Do not overcrowd the pan while frying for even cooking.
- Roll dough evenly to ensure all beignets cook at the same rate.
- Serve immediately for best texture; they lose fluffiness if left too long.
- Experiment with fillings like chocolate or jam inside the beignets.