Beignets

By hpdoxi

A popular pastry in New Orleans, beignets are light and fluffy doughnuts dusted with powdered sugar. To quickly and easily re-create this classic French treat at home, try our store-bought biscuit shortcut.

Ingredients

• 1 roll (12-count) raw buttermilk biscuits
• 1 gallon vegetable oil
• Powdered or cinnamon sugar, to garnish

Preparation

Step 1

1.In a deep fryer, pour vegetable oil to the fill line and set the temperature to 360°F.

2.Separate biscuits, then cut them into quarters. Once the oil is hot, fry biscuit quarters, turning once, until golden brown and floating, about 3 minutes.

3.With a slotted spoon, carefully transfer beignets to a paper towel-lined plate.

4.Sprinkle with powdered or cinnamon sugar and serve immediately.

Tip: If you don’t have a fryer, a Dutch oven works just as well. Fill the pot with 2” of vegetable oil, then heat until an instant-read thermometer registers 360°F. Fry biscuits in oil, about 1 1/2 minutes per side, until golden brown.