Ingredients

How to make it

  • To make dough sift flour, salt, baking powder and ground cinnamon into large mixing bowl.
  • Cover and set aside until required.
  • In a separate bowl beat together eggs, sugar, milk and vanilla extract.
  • Mix this into the flour mixture to form a dough.
  • Turn dough into a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic.
  • Roll out to a circle 1/4" thick.
  • Slice diagonally into diamonds about 3" long.
  • Heat oil in a deep fryer to 375 then fry beignets in oil a few at a time turning once.
  • Remove with slotted spoon and drain well on kitchen paper towels.
  • Before serving sprinkle beignets with confectioner’s sugar then serve warm.

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    " It was excellent "
    krumkake ate it and said...
    These would be dangerous to make at home, because I wouldn't be able to stop eating them - beignets are like little bites of heaven...this sounds wonderful!
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  • angelgirl94 16 years ago
    I've been looking for a good beignet recipe. Printed and saved. Thanks for posting. :)
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  • momto5 16 years ago
    Sounds great! Sounds almost like a sweet flatbread
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    " It was excellent "
    gapeach55 ate it and said...
    Sounds awesome.Been in New Orleans once, went to the Cafe Du Monde. That was my first encounter with Beignets,they were so good and the coffee was awesome too. Love it!
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  • aussie_meat_pie 16 years ago
    This sounds interesting I must try this thanks...
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    " It was excellent "
    gagagrits ate it and said...
    Beignets, from Naawlens, I love it...?
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