Basic Beignets

Name: Basic Beignets
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

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

Combine the water, milk and etg in a large mixing bowl and mix well.
2

Add the flour, baking powder, salt, and the sugar and mix until the batter is smooth.
3

Pour the oil into a large, deep pot or a deep fryer and heat to 360°F.
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

Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with confectioners sugar.