Beignets
These squares of deep-fried pastry dough are sprinkled with powdered sugar and are traditionally served hot. The dish hails from France, and French settlers brought it to the Acadia region of Canada in the 17th century. Many of the Acadians later moved to Louisiana, and they brought their culinary traditions with them.
Today, beignets are most commonly associated with the French Quarter of New Orleans, where they were declared the official state donut in 1986. These treats are typically served alongside chocolate milk or café au lait, a combination often served at the Cafe Du Monde - a New Orleans restaurant that is most often associated with beignets.
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Recipe variations
Beignets
READY IN 1hThis recipe, adapted from NewOrelansOnline.com, the official tourism website of New Orleans, is for beignets made with pâte à choux, which has no yeast. The pâte is dropped into oil in spoonfuls, not rolled, and cut into squares. The recipe makes for approximately 32 beignets.
Beignets II
READY IN 1h 5minThis recipe adapted from SouthernLiving.com gives directions on how to make beignets from yeasted dough.
Beignets III
READY IN 1h 15minAdapted from Epicurous.com, this recipe gives instructions on how to make beignets with buttermilk. Unlike typical beignet recipes, this one does not call for eggs.
Potato Beignets I
READY IN 1h 15minAdapted from Relish.com, the recipe gives directions on how to make potato beignets which are eaten as a dessert served with a dollop of yogurt. Before you can start making the dough, you should first cook and rice the potatoes.
Potato Beignets II
READY IN 1h 40minCourtesy of the New Orleans’ Coquette restaurant, this beignet recipe was published in The Washington Post. It gives directions on how to prepare pâte à choux with the addition of potatoes which is then dropped in scoops into the hot oil and fried until golden and crispy.
Beignets Authentic recipe
This recipe, adapted from NewOrelansOnline.com, the official tourism website of New Orleans, is for beignets made with pâte à choux, which ... Read more
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