Basic No Yeast Beignets

Traditional beignets are made from a sweet yeast raised dough that requires time to rise before being cut to shape and fried. This no-yeast recipe uses baking powder for leaving, requires no rising, and makes a thick batter that is spooned into the deep fat much like a fritter.

Category: Desserts

Cuisine: American-South

Ingredients

Directions

In a large bowl whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, sugar and nutmeg. In a large measuring cup whisk together water, milk and egg. Pour into dry ingredients and whisk until smooth. Fill a deep fryer or large heavy pot with 2 to 3 inches of peanut or canola oil and heat to 360 degrees. In batches, slide batter by spoonfuls into hot oil and fry, turning two or three times, until puffed and golden brown, about 2 to 3 minutes. (The beignets will rise to the surface of the oil as soon as they begin to puff - if not, the oil is not hot enough.) Remove from oil and drain on paper towels. While beignets are still warm, dust heavily with powdered sugar. Serve immediately. Makes about 2 dozen.

Reviews

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My 15 year old daughter found this recipe and made it one night. AMAZING. Very simple recipe, easy to make and absolutely delicious. We actually did a Nutella injection to them and it was even better!!!

jimw321

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Very easy, I didn't have nutmeg so I used cardamom and that was great. Second batch I added pickled jalapenos and some shredded bacon, which made them cook a little slower but still yummy.

homesteadingdoula

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These are so easy. I've even done them without eggs and/or without milk and they're fantastic. Super easy.

maertk1

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