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Easy Beignets

Avoid long lines and make these light and fluffy Easy Beignets at home . They are fried to golden perfection then smothered with powdered sugar. 
3.55 from 40 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Dessert, Louisiana Favorites
Cuisine American/Southern
Servings 3
Calories

Ingredients
  

  • 1 8 oz can Pillsbury Original Crescent rolls
  • vegetable oil for frying
  • Powdered Sugar for Topping

Instructions
 

  • In a frying pan with at least 2 inches of oil heat it up to between 325-350. I used a kitchen thermometer for this, the dough fries quickly.
  • On a floured surface roll out the crescent dough and press out the perforations
  • With a pizza cutter cut small rectangles
  • I worked with 3-4 pieces at a time drop the dough in the oil
  • As soon as it puffs up flip over the dough
  • Once both sides are golden brown remove the fried dough with a metal slotted spoon and drain them on paper towels
  • Continue frying until done
  • Serve hot and sprinkled liberally with sifted powdered sugar

Notes

If you can find the Pillsbury Crescent Dough Sheet without perforations it can be used also

Nutrition

Serving: 2g
Keyword beignet recipe, easy beignets
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