Beignet recipe | New Orleans Beignet recipe | French doughnuts

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option while maintaining a rich flavor.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water + powdered milk

Almond milk offers a lower-calorie alternative.

Combine warm milk, yeast, and sugar; let sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.

Mix in the egg and melted butter (added later).

Gradually add flour and salt; mix until a sticky dough forms.

Knead for about 6-8 minutes until smooth.

Let dough rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled.

Roll out dough to about 1/4 inch thickness; cut into squares or rectangles.

Fry in hot oil (around 350°F) for 2-3 minutes per side until golden.

Drain on paper towels and dust generously with powdered sugar.

Cooking Techniques

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