How to Make Beignets

Beignets (Ben-Yays) are a french-style fried dough topped with confectioners sugar.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 1 cup of water
• 1/2 cup of butter or margarine
• 1 teaspoon of sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon of salt
• 1 cup of all-purpose flour
• 4 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• salad or cooking oil
• confectioners sugar

1. 1. In a large saucepan over medium heat, heat your water, butter, sugar and salt until your butter melts and the mixture starts to boil.

2. 2. Remove pan from heat and add flour. Vigorously stir until all ingredients are well mixed and the mixture pulls away from the sides of the pan and forms into a ball.

3. 3. Add your eggs one at a time, beating thoroughly after each addition until the mixture is smooth and glossy. Add vanilla extract and mix it into the batter.

4. 4. In another sauce pan or frying pan, heat about 1 and 1/2 inches of salad or cooking oil to about 375 degrees (F). You can also use a deep fryer if you prefer.

5. 5. Once the oil is hot enough, drop heaping teaspoonfuls of dough into the hot oil and fry the beignets a few at a time until they are golden brown in color. Drain on paper towels, keeping them warm until ready to serve.

6. 6. Top with confectioners sugar.

Tips & Warnings

• Other toppings such as whipped cream, pancake syrup, chocolate syrup, etc. can also be used on top of your beignets.

[lacurcio]

on 11/17/2008 I am craving these now! Thanks for sharing, yum!

[HillaryM]

on 2/25/2008 Sounds Yummy!