Super Easy Beignets

  • 24

Ingredients

  • 1 (32-ounce) package frozen bread dough loaves
  • Vegetable oil
  • Powdered sugar

Preparation

Step 1

Place both frozen bread dough loaves on greased baking sheet. Cover loosely with clean damp towel, and cover towel loosely with sheet of plastic wrap. Let dough thaw and rise, covered, in refrigerator overnight.

Transfer dough to lightly floured surface; cover and let stand at room temperature 30 minutes. Using serrated knife, cut each loaf into 12 equal pieces. Cover pieces with towel.

Pour oil to depth of 2 inches in Dutch oven; heat to 375 degrees. Fry dough, 4 pieces at a time, 1 to 2 minutes on each side or until golden; drain on paper towels. Roll warm beignets in powdered sugar. Serve immediately.