Recipe Details
Prep Time: 2 hours (including rise) | Cook Time: 20 min | Servings: 24 | Difficulty: Easy
Ingredients
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet active dry yeast (2 1/4 tsp)
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup warm milk
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 egg, beaten
- Oil for frying
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Activate yeast in warm milk (110F). Let sit 5 minutes until foamy.
- Mix flour, sugar, and salt in large bowl.
- Add yeast mixture, oil, and egg to flour. Mix until dough forms.
- Knead dough 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place in oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap. Let rise 1 hour until doubled.
- Punch down dough. Roll to 1/4 inch thickness on floured surface.
- Cut into 2-inch squares or diamonds.
- Heat oil to 350F (175C).
- Fry beignets 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels. Immediately dust with powdered sugar.
- Serve warm and fresh — they are best eaten the same day!
Chef Tip
In Senegal and Mali, beignets (also called pastels) are often filled with meat or fish. Try both sweet and savory versions!
West African Sweet Treat
Light, fluffy, and dusted with powdered sugar. Perfect with morning coffee!