Classic French Beignets

Light, fluffy French-style beignets dusted with powdered sugar, perfect for a sweet breakfast or snack. These deep-fried dough pillows are crispy on the outside and soft inside.

French
Medium 90 min 350 cal
Steps

1. In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water and let it sit for 5 minutes until frothy. 2. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder. 3. Add warm milk, egg, and the yeast mixture to the dry ingredients; mix until a smooth dough forms. 4. Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size. 5. Heat oil in a deep pan to 180°C (350°F). 6. Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1 cm thickness. 7. Cut the dough into small squares or rectangles. 8. Fry the dough pieces in hot oil until golden brown on both sides, about 2-3 minutes per side. 9. Remove and drain on paper towels. 10. Dust generously with powdered sugar before serving.

Ingredients

50g all-purpose flour 1 tbsp sugar 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp active dry yeast 30ml warm water 30ml warm milk 1 small egg Oil for frying Powdered sugar for dusting

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