Name: Bourbon Street Beignets Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 3 tbsp sugar; 2 tsp baking powder; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/2 cup milk; 1 egg; 2 tbsp bourbon; Vegetable oil for frying; Powdered sugar for dusting

Bourbon Street Beignets Recipe

Honey Wetzel Modified: November 12, 2023

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How To Make Bourbon Street Beignets Recipe

Classic New Orleans style doughnuts made with a hint of bourbon in the batter and topped with powdered sugar.

Preparation: 15 minutes

Cooking: 15 minutes

Total: 30 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
3 tbsp sugar
2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup milk
1 egg
2 tbsp bourbon
Vegetable oil for frying
Powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
In a separate bowl, mix together the milk, egg, and bourbon.
Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or heavy pot to 375°F.
Using a small cookie scoop, drop spoonfuls of the dough into the hot oil and fry until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
Dust with powdered sugar and serve warm.