Basic Beignets

10 ingredients
5 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 large egg
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1 pinch nutmeg
  • 4 -6 cups vegetable oil (for frying)
  • confectioners' sugar

Directions

  1. 1
    Combine the water, milk and etg in a large mixing bowl and mix well.
  2. 2
    Add the flour, baking powder, salt, and the sugar and mix until the batter is smooth.
  3. 3
    Pour the oil into a large, deep pot or a deep fryer and heat to 360°F.
  4. 4
    Drop the batter by spoonfuls into the hot oil and fry, turning two or three times, until they are golden brown and puffy.
  5. 5
    Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with confectioners sugar.

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