🎭 Beignets with Powdered Sugar (New Orleans Style)

Beignets are one of the most beloved desserts from New Orleans, especially during Mardi Gras season. These pillowy, golden fried pastries are light, airy, and generously coated with powdered sugar for the ultimate sweet finish.

Served warm with a cup of coffee or café au lait, homemade beignets bring the taste of Louisiana straight into your kitchen!

💜 Why You’ll Love These Beignets

• Soft, fluffy, and perfectly golden
• Covered in a generous layer of powdered sugar
• A true New Orleans café classic
• Perfect for Mardi Gras brunch or dessert
• Surprisingly easy to make at home

🛒 Ingredients

For the Dough

• 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
• ¾ cup warm water (about 110°F)
• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• ½ cup evaporated milk (or whole milk)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

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For Frying & Serving

• Vegetable oil, for frying
• 2 cups powdered sugar, for dusting

• Measuring cups / spoons
• Large bowl
• Spoon
• Bowl
• Rolling pin with spacer
• Knife
• Deep frying pan or deep fryer
• Thermometer
• Fine mesh strainer

👩‍🍳 How to Make Beignets

Step 1: Activate the Yeast

In a large bowl, stir together warm water, yeast, and a pinch of sugar.

Let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.

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Step 2: Mix the Dough

Add sugar, egg, milk, and vanilla to the yeast mixture.

Stir in flour and salt, then mix until a soft dough forms.

Add softened butter and knead until smooth (about 5–7 minutes).

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Step 3: First Rise

Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1–1½ hours, or until doubled in size.

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Step 4: Roll and Cut

Punch down the dough and roll it out on a floured surface to about ¼-inch thickness using a spacer (for even thickness to prevent burning).

Cut into small squares (about 2–3 inches).

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Step 5: Fry the Beignets

Heat oil in a deep frying pan to 350°F or deep fryer.

Fry beignets in small batches for about 1–2 minutes per side, until puffed and golden brown.

Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.

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Step 6: Dust with Powdered Sugar

While still warm, generously sprinkle with powdered sugar using a mesh strainer.

Serve immediately for the best texture!

✨ Tips for Perfect Beignets

• Keep oil temperature steady for even frying
• Don’t overcrowd the pot
• Dust with powdered sugar right before serving
• Enjoy warm for that classic café-style softness

🥡 Storage & Make-Ahead Tips

• Beignets are best fresh the same day
• Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days
• Reheat in the oven at 300°F for 5–7 minutes
• Dough can be made ahead and refrigerated overnight

Enjoy!

If you try these homemade Beignets with Powdered Sugar, I’d love to hear how they turned out! Leave a comment below, share this recipe with friends, and don’t forget to save it to your Pinterest board for your next Mardi Gras celebration. Happy baking (and frying)! 🎭💜💚💛

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