Easy Beignet (Disney-Inspired)
Indulge in melt-in-your-mouth beignets with a whimsical twist! These light and fluffy puffs get a fun Mickey Mouse makeover, perfect for a Disney-inspired breakfast or afternoon pick-me-up.
Servings: 18 beignets
Calories: 453kcal
Equipment
- 1 Rolling Pin
- 1 cookie cutter
- 1 frying pan/ Dutch Oven
Ingredients
- 4 cups All-Purpose Flour
- ¾ cup water lukewarm water
- 2½ teaspoon yeast
- ⅓ cup white confectioner's sugar
- ½ cup evaporated milk or any drinking milk nonfat, low-fat or whole
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoon melted butter
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup oil vegetable, canola or avocado
Instructions
- Activate the yeast: In a bowl, combine yeast, sugar, and warm water. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until it becomes foamy.
- Make the dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt. Add the activated yeast mixture, evaporated milk, egg, vanilla extract, and melted butter. Mix until the dough comes together.
- Knead the dough: Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Let the dough rise: Place the dough in an oiled bowl, cover, and let it rise for about 1-2 hours, or until doubled in size.
- Roll and cut: Once the dough has risen, roll it out to about ¼ inch thick and cut it into squares.
- Fry the beignets: Heat the oil to 350°F (175°C). Fry the beignets in batches for 2-3 minutes on each side, until golden brown.
- Dust with powdered sugar: Remove the beignets from the oil and immediately dust with powdered sugar.
- Enjoy: Serve warm and enjoy the magic!
Nutrition
Calories: 453kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 25.2g | Fat: 22.2g | Saturated Fat: 9.5g | Cholesterol: 37mg | Sodium: 2286mg | Potassium: 1214mg | Fiber: 12.9g | Sugar: 2.4g | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 11mg
