1 cup water
1 cup whole milk
1 medium egg
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons sugar
Pinch of nutmeg
Vegetable oil for frying
Confectioners’ sugar, for garnish
In a large bowl mix the water, milk, and egg. Slowly add the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar. Mix well. Add the nutmeg, mixing well.
In a Dutch oven heat 3 inches of vegetable oil over medium-high heat until hot. Drop the batter by spoonfuls into the oil. Fry, turning 2 or 3 times, until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Dredge in the confectioners’ sugar. Serve warm.
Makes 1½ dozen beignets
Mary Chiocchi, Past Queen
Red Hat Rebels,
Port Charlotte, Florida