Beignets

Name: Beignets
Yield: Makes about 24 Beignets
Ingredients: ¼ cup granulated sugar; Canola oil, for greasing and frying; 1 cup warm water (110-120°F); 2¼ teaspoons instant yeast; 3 tablespoons vegetable shortening, melted and cooled slightly; 1 large egg; 2 teaspoons salt; 3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting; 2 cups confectioners’ sugar

Preparation info

Makes about
24
Beignets

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

The Doughnut Cookbook

By Williams Sonoma

Published 2016

About

Dusted lavishly with confectioners’ sugar and served piping hot, these light, puffy golden squares are perfect paired with a morning café au lait or with a late-night hot chocolate.

Ingredients

1 cup warm water (110-120°F)
2¼ teaspoons instant yeast
3 tabl

Method

Pour the warm water into a small bowl, sprinkle the yeast on top, and stir gently. Let stand in a warm spot until foamy, 5-10 minutes.

Transfer the yeast mixture to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Add the shortening, egg, granulated sugar, salt, and 1½ cups of the f