For the best results, ensure your oil temperature remains consistent during frying. Don't overcrowd the skillet; fry the beignets in batches to maintain the oil temperature and prevent them from sticking together. Serve immediately for the ultimate fresh-out-of-the-fryer experience.
Costas French Market Doughnuts (Beignets)
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PREP TIME30 mins
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COOK TIME30 mins
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TOTAL TIME1 hrs 30 mins
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SERVING12 People
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VIEWS778
Transport yourself to the heart of New Orleans with these delightful beignets. Pillowy soft and perfectly golden, these iconic doughnuts are dusted with a generous coating of confectioners' sugar, making them an irresistible treat for any occasion.
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate81 g
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Cholesterol37 mg
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Fiber2 g
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Protein11 g
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Saturated Fat3 g
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Sodium231 mg
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Sugar21 g
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Fat15 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
DIRECTIONS
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01 Step
Recipe View In a small bowl, pour ½ cup room temperature water; sprinkle yeast over water and let stand to dissolve, about 5 minutes.
02 Step
Recipe View In a large bowl, combine white sugar, shortening, and salt; pour 1 cup boiling water over shortening mixture, then stir in evaporated milk. Cool mixture until lukewarm, then add yeast mixture and beaten eggs.
03 Step
Recipe View Slowly mix in flour until dough forms a ball. Cover dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate 30 to 60 minutes.
04 Step
Recipe View Roll out dough, working with a small portion at a time, until ⅛-inch thick. Cut dough into strips, then cut at an angle in the opposite direction, making diamond shapes.
05 Step
Recipe View Heat oil in a deep, wide, heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat to 360 degrees F (180 degrees C).
06 Step
Recipe View Lower dough diamonds carefully into the hot oil in batches. Fry until puffed and golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Carefully transfer to a rack set on paper towels to drain; cool until you can handle them.
07 Step
Recipe View Place beignets in a clean paper bag with confectioners' sugar; shake gently until covered generously. Or use a sifter to dust beignets with confectioners' sugar.
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Kelley Bauch
Apr 5, 2025David: My kids loved helping shake the beignets in the sugar!
Wilton Jakubowski
Apr 4, 2025Michael: I've tried other recipes, but this one is the closest to Cafe Du Monde!
Viva Wilkinson
Apr 28, 2024Ashley: These are a new Christmas Eve tradition in our house!
Jaclyn Davis
May 20, 2023Sarah: These beignets are amazing! So light and fluffy!
Sandra Lynchferry
Feb 28, 2023Jessica: The dough was easy to work with, and they fried up perfectly.