Fluffy Pillowy Beignets

49m
Serves 16
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Directions

  1. 1Add yeast to warm whole milk.
  2. 2Add salt, sugar and egg.
  3. 3Add softened butter and all purpose flour.
  4. 4Knead until soft and elastic.
  5. 5Let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size.
  6. 6Punch the dough down, flour the working surface and roll it into a large square.
  7. 7Cut the dough into equal portions, you can go for a square or rectangle shape.
  8. 8Let them proof while oil heats up.
  9. 9Fry on each side until golden brown.
  10. 10Add powdered sugar while still warm.

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons yeast
  • 1 cup warm whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 4 tablespoons softened butter
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 cups oil

Equipment

bowlwhiskmeasuring cuprolling pinpizza cutterfrying panwooden chopsticksfine-mesh sieve