Big Easy Pumpkin Beignets
Big Easy Pumpkin Beignets is a flavorful Continental Global Delicacies dish prepared with quality ingredients. Dissolve the yeast in the hot water with the kosher salt.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionDissolve the yeast in the hot water with the kosher salt.
Combine the dissolved yeast with 1 cup of the flour and mix until smooth.
Form the yeast/flour mixture into a ball and place in a large bowl.
Cover the bowl with a kitchen towel and set in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
Use a fork to beat the eggs until frothy.
Add the remaining 1 1/2 cups flour and the cooking oil, mixing well with a wooden spoon or whisk.
Once the yeast/flour mixture has doubled in size, combine it with the egg/flour mixture.
Stir in the pumpkin puree and kefir and mix until completely smooth.
Let stand for 1 hour.
The dough should be elastic and spring back when stretched.
Pour 1 1/2 inches vegetable oil into a deep, straight-sided frying pan and heat the oil to 360°F. (You can test the temperature by dropping in a small amount of the batter.
If it immediately starts to bubble and float, the temperature is correct.) Using a soup spoon or a large tablespoon, drop spoonfuls of dough into the hot oil.
Fry until golden brown, about 1 minute per side.
Use the spoon to baste the cooking dough with a bit of oil as they fry.
Drain the beignets on paper towels, then use a small sieve to dust them with powdered sugar.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.