Description
Indulge in the decadent delight of Royal Bakery Box Beignets with this easy-to-follow recipe. These New Orleans-inspired fried dough treats are sure to impress with their airy texture and sweet powdered sugar coating.
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup warm milk (110°F)
- 1/4 cup warm water
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Other:
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: Combine warm water and yeast in a small bowl. Let sit until foamy. In a large mixing bowl, whisk flour, sugar, and salt. Add milk, yeast mixture, egg, butter, and vanilla. Knead until a soft dough forms.
- Rise: Let the dough rise covered in a warm place for 1–2 hours until doubled in size.
- Shape and Fry: Roll out dough, cut into squares, and fry in hot oil until golden brown.
- Serve: Drain and dust with powdered sugar. Enjoy warm!
Notes
- Best enjoyed fresh and warm.
- Dough can be made ahead and refrigerated overnight.
- Serve with coffee or hot chocolate for a classic treat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus rise time)
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: New Orleans-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 beignet
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
