Whether spring has sprung or you’re just looking for a sweet little refresh, our Springtime Beignets are the perfect treat for you! These golden-brown bites are as fluffy as the puffiest clouds and bring such sweet joy with every taste. The sprinkle of pure confectioners’ sugar is the reminder that the harsh times of cold and snow are behind you and brighter days are ahead, metaphorically or realistically speaking. Ah, Springtime Beignets are just the best. Here’s to renewal and pure delight!
Ingredients
For the beignets:
- 1/4 cup butter, room temperature
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons warm water, divided
- 1/2 cup evaporated milk
- 1 (.25-ounce) package quick-rise yeast
- 1 large egg
- 3 1/4-3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, divided
- oil, to taste, for deep-fat frying
For serving:
- confectioners’ sugar, to taste
- assorted berries, such as blueberries and strawberries, optional, to taste
- whipped topping, optional, to taste
Directions
Step 1 –In a bowl, beat the butter, the sugar, the salt, and the cinnamon until crumbly.
Step 2 –Beat 1/2 cup of the water and the evaporated milk into the butter mixture.
Step 3 –In another bowl, add the yeast and the remaining water and let it sit until it dissolves.
Step 4 –Add the yeast mixture to the butter mixture.
Step 5 –Beat the egg into the dough mixture until blended.
Step 6 –Add 2 cups of flour to the dough mixture and mix until well-blended.
Step 7 –Stir enough of the remaining flour into the dough mixture to form a soft dough.
Step 8 –Place the dough in a greased bowl and turn once to coat the top.
Step 9 –Cover and refrigerate the dough for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Step 10 –Let the dough sit until it reaches room temperature.
Step 11 –Use the remaining flour to prepare a work surface and roll the dough into a 16×12-inch rectangle.
Step 12 –Cut the dough rectangle into 2-inch squares.
Step 13 –In a deep cast-iron skillet, heat the oil to 375 degrees F.
Step 14 –Drop the beignets, a few at a time, into the hot oil and fry until golden-brown, about 1 minute per side.
Step 15 –Drain the beignets on paper towels and dust with the confectioners’ sugar.
Step 16 –Serve the beignets with the assorted berries and the whipped topping.
