Basic Beignets

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 1 cup water
• 1 cup milk
• 1 large egg
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1 pinch nutmeg
• 4 -6 cups vegetable oil (for frying)
• confectioners' sugar

Recipe

• 1 combine the water, milk and etg in a large mixing bowl and mix well.
• 2 add the flour, baking powder, salt, and the sugar and mix until the batter is smooth.
• 3 pour the oil into a large, deep pot or a deep fryer and heat to 360ºf.
• 4 drop the batter by spoonfuls into the hot oil and fry, turning two or three times, until they are golden brown and puffy.
• 5 drain on paper towels and sprinkle with confectioners sugar.