This is a quick recipe for beignets without yeast that do not require rolling or cutting. These are delicious served with chocolate sauce and powdered sugar, cinnamon-sugar, honey, or any other topping that you might use for donuts or waffles.
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons baking powder
- 2 teaspoons white sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
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1
Combine flour, water, milk, egg, baking powder, sugar, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Mix until smooth.
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2
Pour oil into a deep skillet or pot and heat over medium-high heat to 360 degrees F (180 degrees C).
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3
Drop spoonfuls of batter into hot oil. Fry, turning once, until they rise to the surface and turn golden brown and puffy, 3 to 5 minutes per batch. Drain on paper towels.
Nutrition Facts
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