These soft and fluffy filled beignets are the perfect treat for any time of day. The dough is enriched with butter and eggs, making them light, tender, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious. Once fried, they’re coated in sugar and filled with your favorite spread, such as chocolate hazelnut or fruit jam. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a special snack, these homemade beignets are sure to impress!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
You’ll love this recipe because these beignets are incredibly soft, fluffy, and easy to customize with your favorite fillings. The dough is rich and buttery, making them extra tender, and the sugar coating adds just the right amount of sweetness. Whether you fill them with chocolate, jam, or custard, these beignets are a decadent, satisfying treat. Plus, they are perfect for making ahead and freezing, so you can enjoy them whenever you like.
The Perfect Occasion
These beignets are perfect for weekend brunch, breakfast treats, or a special dessert. They’re ideal for serving at parties, gatherings, or whenever you want to impress with a homemade pastry. Their soft, pillowy texture makes them a hit with both kids and adults, and the option to fill them with various spreads allows for versatility.
Decoration Tips
After frying, roll the beignets in a generous amount of sugar for a classic finish. For a fun twist, consider filling them with different flavors, such as vanilla custard, raspberry jam, or chocolate spread. You can also drizzle the tops with melted chocolate or glaze them with a simple icing for extra sweetness. If you want to elevate the presentation, sprinkle the tops with powdered sugar right before serving.
Ingredients for about 15 Beignets:
- 330g all-purpose flour (T55 or T45)
- 6g dry yeast (or 18g fresh yeast)
- 2 tsp salt
- 40g granulated sugar (for the dough)
- 1 tsp sugar (for activating the yeast)
- 80g soft butter
- 15g milk
- 15g warm water
- 4 eggs
- 1 bowl of sugar (for coating)
- Filling of your choice (chocolate spread, jam, etc.)
Instructions:
- Activate the Yeast: In a small bowl, mix the warm water, yeast, and 1 tsp of sugar. Let it sit for about 10 minutes until it becomes frothy and activated.
- Prepare the Dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, 40g of sugar, and salt. Add the eggs, milk, and activated yeast mixture. Mix everything together until a dough forms.
- Incorporate the Butter: Gradually add the softened butter to the dough, kneading well until it is fully incorporated and the dough becomes smooth and elastic.
- First Rise: Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel and let the dough rise in a warm place for about 1-2 hours, or until it doubles in size.
- Shape the Beignets: Once the dough has risen, punch it down to release the air. Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1 cm (1/2 inch) thickness. Use a round cookie cutter or a glass to cut out circles from the dough.
- Second Rise: Place the dough circles on a parchment-lined tray, cover with a kitchen towel, and let them rise for another 30-45 minutes until they puff up slightly.
- Fry the Beignets: Heat oil in a deep fryer or large pot to about 170°C (340°F). Fry the beignets in small batches, turning them occasionally, until they are golden brown on both sides. This should take about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Coat with Sugar: Remove the beignets from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined tray to drain excess oil. While still warm, roll each beignet in sugar to coat.
- Fill the Beignets: Once the beignets have cooled slightly, use a piping bag to fill them with your choice of filling, such as chocolate spread or jam.
- Serve: Serve the beignets fresh and enjoy the soft, fluffy texture with the delicious filling.
Enjoy your soft, sugar-coated beignets filled with your favorite spread! Perfect for breakfast or dessert.
