Classic New Orleans Beignets
This delightful puff of fried dough, served hot and sprinkled with powdered sugar, is an old Creole New Orleans tradition and also the much beloved official donut of Louisiana. It’s best enjoyed with a hot cup of chicory cafe au lait.
Source: Reily Products
Ingredients
- warm water
- teaspoons active dry yeast
- granulated sugar
- whole milk
- egg, beaten
- teaspoon salt
- Swans Down Cake Flour
- all-purpose flour
- tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- teaspoon vanilla extract
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- Powdered sugar, for garnish
- Cafe au Lait, for serving, optional