From our storybook kitchen
Mickey Beignets
A little powdered sugar. A little Disney magic.
Puffy, golden Mickey-shaped beignets finished with a generous dusting of powdered sugar.
- Cook time
- 2–3 minutes per batch
- Servings
- Varies with cutter size
- Dough rest
- 30 minutes
- Rise time
- 1–1½ hours, until doubled
Active prep: Not specified by source
Ingredients
- ½ teaspoon dry yeast
- ¼ cup warm water (105°F)
- ¼ cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons vegetable shortening
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 egg
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup boiling water
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
A Little Kitchen Magic
Instructions
Mix the dough
- Sprinkle the yeast over the warm water in a small bowl. Stir to dissolve, then let stand for 5 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine the sugar, shortening, salt, heavy cream, egg, flour, and boiling water. Stir in the yeast mixture. Using an electric mixer fitted with a dough hook, mix on medium speed just until the dough is smooth and combined. Let rest for 30 minutes.
Roll & cut
- Roll the dough to ¼-inch thickness. Cut with a Mickey Mouse-shaped cutter, or cut into 2½- to 3-inch squares. Cover with a towel and let rise in a warm, draft-free spot until doubled in size, about 1–1½ hours.
Fry & dust
- Carefully heat 3 inches of vegetable oil in a deep, heavy pot over medium-high heat to 350°F. Monitor the temperature and adjust the heat as needed.
- Fry a few beignets at a time until golden brown, about 2–3 minutes total, turning once the first side browns. Avoid crowding the pot.
- Lift out with tongs or a slotted skimmer and drain on paper towels. Dust with powdered sugar while warm and serve immediately.
Kitchen notes
A Mickey-shaped cutter makes the familiar silhouette, but squares work too. Cooking time can vary with the size of your cutouts. Serve warm for the best texture.