Beignets

To celebrate Mardi Gras or any day, learn how to make beignets from scratch.This classic doughnut-like treat is the perfect pairing for a hot cup of coffee.Beignets are light, yeast dough-based fritters that were brought to Louisiana by French.

Similar to doughnuts in texture, just a hint less sweet and shaped like a square without a hole, Beignets are now one of the signature foods of New Orleans, Louisiana.There, they are particularly popular around Mardi Gras and are a signature menu item at one location in particular: Cafe du Monde.You can purchase beignet mix from that cafe (or other retailers) and simply follow the instructions on the box, but I think you can definitely taste the difference when you opt to DIY.

Plus it’s totally doable to master how to make beignets from scratch; I’ll walk you through it.No need to wait until Mardi Gras to try your hand at homemade Beignets.Table of ContentsRecipe ingredientsIngredient and equipment notesStep-by-step instructionsRecipe tips and variationsRecipe FAQsBeignets RecipeRecipe ingredients Ingredient and equipment notes Active dry yeast: Fleischmann’s, Red Star, Bob’s Red Mill, or Saf are all reliable brands.

Just make sure the yeast is fresh and hasn’t expired.See “Recipe Tips and Variations” below for how to spot an expired batch of yeast.Vegetable oil: Canola, cottonseed, or any neutral-flavored, high smoke point oil works well for frying Beignets.Bench scraper:  A bench scr