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Soft, sugary beignets coated in powdered sugar are irresistible at any time, but they shine especially on Fat Tuesday, the grand finale of Mardi Gras season, which calls for indulgent, rich treats. These fluffy delights might seem difficult to make, but with this simple recipe, even a beginner cook can master them. The dough requires just a few ingredients and doesn’t need to be kneaded. A heads-up: The dough is meant to be quite sticky, as moisture is key to making the beignets light and airy. Be sure to generously flour your surface and rolling pin.
Ingredients List
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1 cup lukewarm water
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1 tablespoon instant yeast
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5 tablespoons granulated sugar, divided
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2 large eggs
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2 tablespoons melted butter
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
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1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
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6 cups canola oil
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1 cup confectioners' sugar, for serving
Instructions
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In a large bowl, mix the water, 1 tablespoon of sugar, and yeast, and let it sit for 5 minutes. Afterward, whisk in the eggs, melted butter, and vanilla into the yeast mixture.
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In a separate bowl, combine the flour, remaining sugar, and salt. Stir this into the yeast mixture, using a rubber spatula. (The dough will be sticky.) Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until the dough doubles in size, about 1 hour.
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On a floured surface, roll the dough into a ¼-inch-thick rectangle. Using a pizza cutter or scissors, cut the dough into 3-inch squares and transfer to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
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Place a wire rack over another baking sheet and set aside. Heat the oil in a large pot until it reaches 350°F on a deep-fry thermometer. Fry the beignets in batches of 4, flipping them once, for about 90 seconds per side until golden brown. Use a slotted spoon to remove the beignets from the oil, then transfer them to the wire rack.
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Generously dust the beignets with powdered sugar and serve immediately.
Nutritional Information (per serving)
| 588 | Calories |
| 56g | Fat |
| 20g | Carbs |
| 2g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 24 | |
| Calories 588 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 56g | 72% |
| Saturated Fat 5g | 24% |
| Cholesterol 18mg | 6% |
| Sodium 41mg | 2% |
| Total Carbohydrate 20g | 7% |
| Dietary Fiber 1g | 2% |
| Total Sugars 7g | |
| Protein 2g | 5% |
| Vitamin C 0mg | 0% |
| Calcium 6mg | 0% |
| Iron 1mg | 5% |
| Potassium 29mg | 1% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
