Recipes Bread Pastries Doughnuts Beignets 4.7 (325) 251 Reviews 90 Photos Beignets are deep-fried, soft, donut-like square pastries that are served warm with powdered sugar. This is a traditional New Orleans-style beignet recipe that's easy to make and can't be beat! Grab a café au lait and you're set! Submitted by ginampls Updated on April 8, 2024 Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen The Allrecipes Test Kitchen staff are a team of culinary pros who make and vet recipes using only equipment you'd find in a home kitchen. Staff credentials vary but include training at the Culinary Institute of America; kitchen stints in fine dining restaurants; and countless hours in the test kitchen itself. Meet the Allrecipes Test Kitchen Save Rate Print Share Add Photo 90 90 90 90 Prep Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Additional Time: 2 hrs Total Time: 3 hrs Servings: 10 Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 10 servings 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast 1 ½ cups warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C) 1 cup evaporated milk ½ cup white sugar 2 eggs 1 teaspoon salt 7 cups all-purpose flour, divided ¼ cup shortening 1 quart vegetable oil for frying ¼ cup confectioners' sugar Directions Gather all ingredients. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Dissolve yeast in warm water. Pour into a large bowl and stir in evaporated milk, white sugar, eggs, and salt. Add 4 cups flour and beat until smooth. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Mix in shortening. Mix in remaining 3 cups flour. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or up to 24 hours. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Roll dough out on floured surface to 1/8-inch thick. Cut into 2 1/2-inch squares. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Heat oil in a deep pot to 360 degrees F (180 degrees C). Fry beignets in batches until browned and puffed. (If beignets sink and do not pop up, oil is not hot enough.) Remove from oil with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Shake confectioners' sugar over hot beignets. Serve immediately. Enjoy! Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Editor's Note We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount may vary depending on cook time and temperature, ingredient density, and the specific type of oil used. I Made It Print 727 home cooks made it! Nutrition Facts (per serving) 543 Calories 18g Fat 83g Carbs 12g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 10 Calories 543 % Daily Value * Total Fat 18g 23% Saturated Fat 4g 20% Cholesterol 45mg 15% Sodium 277mg 12% Total Carbohydrate 83g 30% Dietary Fiber 3g 9% Total Sugars 16g Protein 12g 25% Vitamin C 1mg 1% Calcium 86mg 7% Iron 4mg 24% Potassium 202mg 4% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.