Description
Authentic New Orleans-style fried dough made extra tender and flavorful with the addition of creamy buttermilk.
Ingredients
1.5 cups warm water (110°F)
1 packet (2.25 tsp) active dry yeast
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 cup room temperature buttermilk
1 large egg, beaten
1/2 cup vegetable shortening, melted
1 tsp salt
6-7 cups all-purpose flour
Vegetable oil for frying
2 cups powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
Step 1: Proof the yeast in warm water with one tablespoon of sugar for 10 minutes.
Step 2: Stir in the buttermilk, egg, shortening, and remaining granulated sugar.
Step 3: Add 4 cups of flour and the salt, then gradually add more flour until a soft dough forms.
Step 4: Knead for 5 minutes, then let rise in a greased, covered bowl for 2 hours.
Step 5: Roll dough to 1/4-inch thickness and cut into 2-inch squares.
Step 6: Fry in 370°F oil until golden brown on both sides.
Step 7: Drain on paper towels and toss generously in powdered sugar.
Notes
For the best results, chill the dough overnight to make cutting and handling much easier.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Deep Frying
- Cuisine: Creole
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 beignet
- Calories: 240 kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
