Beignet (/ ˈ b ɛ n j eɪ / BEN-yay, also US: / b eɪ n ˈ j eɪ, b ɛ n ˈ j eɪ / bayn-YAY, ben-YAY, [1] [2] [3] [4] French:; lit. ' bump ') is a type of deep-fried pastry of French origin. It is commonly made from pâte à choux, but can also be made using rice flour (rice beignets) or yeast-leavened batters.

Roll it into a 14" x 10" rectangle, squaring off the corners as well as you can without being overly fussy. Cut the dough into 2" squares. Pour the oil to a depth of at least 3/4" in a 10" electric fry pan (first choice), or a deep, heavy-bottomed 10" frying pan set over a burner.

2025年2月10日 · Beignets are deep-fried, soft, 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!

2019年4月3日 · What is a Beignet? To put it simply, beignets are square shaped pieces of dough that are deep fried and generously sprinkled with confectioners sugar. They’re best served hot and are best paired with a cup of coffee, or café au lait!

2024年2月8日 · Biting into a beignet is like biting into a buttery, fluffy pillow. When fried in hot oil, the slightly savory dough yields bite-size nuggets with perfectly crisp exteriors and tender interiors that beg for a dusting of powdered sugar (did you know you can make your own?) and a cup of freshly brewed hot coffee.

2024年2月7日 · It’s not a beignet at that point, but it’s something else equally delicious. Did you try making these? Let us know how it went in the comments!

2024年1月2日 · Do you have to make the beignet dough ahead of time? This beignets recipe calls for the dough to be refrigerated overnight. This slows the rise of the dough, so it’s ready to shape and fry the beignets in time for breakfast—making everything ultra-convenient.