C’est la Cuisine: Beignets
Prep: 15 minutes plus 2 hour proving Bake: 2 minutes each
We had a theme of French Patissiere so one of my dishes was beignets. I have been wanting to make them for a while and I’m so happy I finally did it. So tasty!
Ingredients
3 cups flour with more for later
3/4 tsp salt
3 tbls sugar
1 cup milk
2 tsp active dry yeast
1 egg
3 tbls melted butter
veggie oil for deep fryer
powdered sugar for dusting
Prep
Warm the milk and add the yeast and 1 tbls sugar in a big enough bowl
Let this sit for at least 5 minutes and it will foam
In the bowl for a stand mixer or a bowl big enough for mixing vigorously, add the flour, salt, and 2 tbls sugar
Add the egg into your milk and beat in
Pour into the mixer and beat with a paddle on medium speed until you get it all mixed but not smooth yet
Pour in the melted butter and resume beating to incorporate
Switch to the hook attachment and move to high speed to knead for at least 6 minutes
This should get you to the perfect tacky dough that isn’t too sticky
Line a bowl in veggie oil and ball the dough to add to the bowl
Cover and let rise for 2 hours at room temp
When ready, roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4 inch thick
Cut into squares
Sift some powdered sugar into a bowl to coat the beignets after frying
Fill a pot with enough veggie oil and heat for a deep fryer. It should be about 325 F
Add the beignets one at a time and allow to brown each side. You will need to flip them as it will float above the oil. It should take about 1 minute to minute and a half each side
Remove and set on a wire rack for the oil to drip off
Move to the sugar and coat both sides while still hot
Repeat with the rest
Afterthoughts
These are reminiscent of a donut and still amazing. They are best warm, but so sweet, airy, and brings a smile to the face. These were super easy to make and a lot of fun to share. This recipe should get you about a dozen and it’s worth it.
