New Orleans-Style Beignets

Nov 3, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

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Beignets are puffy squares of fried yeast dough buried in powdered sugar. This is the New Orleans classic. Makes 24 beignets in about 3 hr 45 min.

Prep 30 min

Cook 15 min

Cooling 3 hr

Total 3 hr 45 min

Yield 24 beignets

Ingredients

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3 ⅓ cups (420 g)all-purpose flour
¼ oz (7 g)instant yeast
¼ cup (50 g)granulated sugar
¾ tsp (5 g)fine salt
½ cup (120 ml)whole milk, warm
½ cup (120 ml)warm water
1 (50 g)egg
2 tbsp (30 g)unsalted butter, melted
6 ⅓ cups (1500 ml)neutral oil
¾ cup (100 g)powdered sugar

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Instructions

Whisk the milk, water, egg, sugar and yeast in a bowl. Let stand 5 minutes until foamy.
Stir in the flour, salt and melted butter to a soft dough. Knead 5 minutes until smooth.
Cover and rise 1 hour, then chill 2 hours or overnight for easier rolling.
Roll the dough about 1/4 inch (6 mm) thick and cut into 2.5-inch (6 cm) squares. Rest 15 minutes.
Heat the oil in a deep pot to 360 F (180 C).
Fry 3 or 4 at a time, 1 to 2 minutes per side, until puffed and deep golden. Drain on paper towels.
Pile on a plate and dust heavily with powdered sugar. Eat hot.

Tips

Hold the oil at 360 F so they puff.
Turn them as soon as they float.
Dust right before serving so the sugar does not melt in.
Fry at the stated temperature by thermometer, in small batches, and keep water away from hot oil.

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Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make new orleans-style beignets?

Plan on 30 minutes of prep and 15 minutes of cooking, plus 3 hours to chill. The recipe makes 24 beignets.

How should I store new orleans-style beignets?

Eat within an hour of frying. The cut, unfried dough keeps chilled for 1 day.

Can I make new orleans-style beignets ahead?

Yes. It needs time to chill and set, so it is a good one to make the day before you serve it.

Serve it with chicory coffee with hot milk.

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Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 24 servings this recipe makes.

175 Calories / serving

9.6g Fat

19.9g Carbs

2.3g Protein

6.5g Sugar

Whole recipe (24 servings): ~4200 cal · 230g fat · 478g carbs · 55g protein · 156g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.