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Crispy Fluffy Beignets Recipe Easy Homemade Powdered Sugar Dusting

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This recipe delivers crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside beignets dusted generously with powdered sugar. It’s an easy, forgiving yeast dough recipe perfect for a sweet treat or brunch.

Ingredients

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  • 3 ½ cups (440 g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 ¼ teaspoons (1 packet) active dry yeast
  • ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ cups (360 ml) warm water (around 110°F / 43°C)
  • ¼ cup (60 ml) warm whole milk
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 4 tablespoons (56 g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
  • Vegetable oil for frying (canola, peanut, or sunflower oil recommended)
  • Powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

  1. Activate the yeast: In a small bowl, combine warm water (110°F / 43°C) with yeast and 1 tablespoon of sugar. Stir gently and let sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy and bubbly.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl or stand mixer, whisk together the flour, remaining sugar, and salt.
  3. Combine wet ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the warm milk, eggs, and melted butter.
  4. Form the dough: Pour the yeast mixture and wet ingredients into the flour mix. Stir with a wooden spoon or mix with the dough hook on low speed until the dough starts to come together.
  5. Knead the dough: Knead by hand on a floured surface or with the mixer on medium speed for 8-10 minutes until soft and elastic but slightly sticky. Add flour a tablespoon at a time if too sticky.
  6. First Rise: Lightly oil a large bowl, place the dough inside, cover with a towel or plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm spot for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
  7. Shape the beignets: Punch down the dough and roll out to ½ inch (1.3 cm) thickness. Cut into 2 ½ inch (6 cm) squares or rectangles.
  8. Second Rise: Arrange dough pieces on a parchment-lined tray, cover loosely, and let rise for 30-45 minutes until puffed.
  9. Heat the oil: Pour vegetable oil into a pot or pan to a depth of 2 inches (5 cm). Heat to 350°F (175°C), maintaining temperature with a thermometer.
  10. Fry the beignets: Fry 3-4 pieces at a time for 2-3 minutes per side until golden and puffed. Avoid overcrowding.
  11. Drain and dust: Remove with a slotted spoon and place on a wire rack to drain. While warm, sift powdered sugar generously over the beignets.
  12. Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.

Notes

Maintain oil temperature at 350°F to avoid greasy or burnt beignets. Do not skip the second rise for fluffiness. Use neutral oil with a high smoke point. Fry in small batches to keep oil temperature steady. Dust powdered sugar while beignets are warm for best adhesion.

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