The Best Recipe for Cajun Style Beignets with Powdered Sugar

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: self-rising flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber, while self-rising flour simplifies the recipe.

granulated sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Coconut sugar is less processed, while brown sugar is often cheaper.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is dairy-free, while margarine is often less expensive.

powdered sugar

🥗Healthier: stevia powder

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Stevia is a no-calorie sweetener, while granulated sugar is more affordable.

Add 3 cups of flour to the mixer.

Add 3/4 teaspoon of kosher salt and 3 teaspoons of granulated sugar to the flour.

Add 3 tablespoons of melted butter and 1 egg to the mixture.

Dissolve 1 packet of dry yeast in 1 cup of warm milk and add it to the mixer to activate the yeast.

Mix the ingredients until they come together on the dough hook, being careful not to overmix.

Once the dough forms a ball, place it in a floured bowl and cover it to let it rise for 2 hours.

After the dough has risen, flour a surface and split the dough in half.

Press the dough to about 1/4 inch thick using your fingers instead of a rolling pin.

Cut the dough into uniform squares using a knife.

Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot until hot.

Carefully drop the dough squares into the hot oil, frying until they float and turn golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.

Use a mesh net to flip the beignets as they fry, ensuring they cook evenly.

Once golden brown, remove the beignets with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.

Dust the hot beignets with powdered sugar using a strainer to avoid clumps.

Serve warm and enjoy with shrimp and grits.

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