Mickey Mouse Beignets Recipe
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Nothing is more fun or delicious than this Mickey Mouse Beignets Recipe. Whether you are hosting a party or are just in the mood for an easy, fun breakfast, these Disney Beignets are for you.
Disney Lovers will rejoice over how adorable these Mickey-shaped fried beignets are too.
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Mickey Mouse Beignets Recipe
There is nothing more playful or fun than anything Disney related. We hosted a birthday party last year for my daughter, and we wanted everything to be Mickey and Disney themed. The party was a massive success, and these homemade beignets went over like hotcakes.
When you bite into the crispy crust and get to that soft and delicious center, it’s pretty impossible not to have more. They are seriously one of the best things you are ever going to taste.
TRUST ME! No more contemplating what to make, head-on in the kitchen, and get to work on a batch of these Mickey Mouse Beignets! I promise you won’t regret it, and most likely, you won’t end up with any leftovers either.
We have neighborhood kiddo that is in love with everything Disney related. I decided to surprise him with some freshly made Mickey-shaped beignets, and he was so surprised. Everyone gobbled them up and wanted the recipe. I can’t believe I waited this long to share it with you!
How to Get Mickey Shaped Beignets
The easiest way to get Mickey-shaped beignets is to purchase a Mickey-shaped cookie cutter. They sell tons of them all over Amazon and the internet. Just pick one that you like, and it will work well. Plastic and metal cookie cutters work equally well at shaping the Disney beignets. So, I say find an inexpensive Mickey cookie cutter and be on your way to making this incredible dessert.
Best Oil To Fry Beignets In
To get the very best flavor and texture, I recommend using canola oil. It’s perfection every time, and the beignets turn out lovely. You could swap the canola for any other oil that works better for your diet. Vegetable oil would be a great fit, as well.
Why Do You Let Dough Rest Before Frying
It’s vital to let the dough rise for this Mickey Mouse beignets recipe. If you don’t let the dough rise, you will end up with a hard and dense beignet that’s not worth eating. Allowing the dough time to rise gives you that fluffy and delicious result we all crave.
Storing Leftovers
Keep any leftover Mickey Mouse beignets in an airtight container. Put them in the microwave for 10-15 seconds to warm them up before serving. They are almost as good of leftovers as they are the first time around.
Can I Pre-Make The Batter Ahead of Time
Yes, you can prepare the batter ahead of time and refrigerate it up to 24 hours before baking. It will still rise in the fridge and should give you a fabulous texture as well.
Sometimes when we have a super busy schedule, I will do this ahead of time. It’s great for those early morning beignets or when it’s the holiday season. You can just save the frying for the last minute, and it’s a game-changer.
Ingredients
All you need is ten ingredients plus a Mickey Mouse cookie cutter to make these Disney beignets. They are so simple to make, and I can’t wait for you to sink your teeth into one. Yummy!
- ¾ C lukewarm water
- 1- .25oz packet active dry yeast
- ½ C evaporated milk
- ⅓ C sugar
- Pinch of kosher salt
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 4 C flour
- 3 tbsp butter, melted
- Canola oil for frying
- 1 Mickey Mouse Cookie Cutter
- Powdered sugar for dusting
How To Make This Mickey Mouse Beignets Recipe
Time to get busy whipping up a batch of these homemade beignets. Let’s take a peek at these easy steps for you to follow.
Step 1: Using a bowl or stand mixer, add the lukewarm water and yeast and let sit for 5 minutes to allow the yeast to dissolve. Allow it sit and watch for it to bubble up to show the yeast is active.
Step 2: Lightly whisk evaporated milk, sugar, salt, egg, and vanilla until lightly combined in a medium bowl. Then add it to the yeast mixture.
Step 3: Add in the 2 cups of flour and mix with a dough mixer for 2 minutes.
Step 4: Pour in the melted butter and mix until dough is sticky and smooth.
Step 5: Combine in the remaining flour to make a soft dough.
Step 6: Put the dough onto a lightly floured cutting board and knead the dough for 2 minutes.
Step 7: Add the dough to a greased bowl and cover loosely with a clean kitchen towel and allow the beignet dough to rise for around 2 hours or it doubles in size.
Step 8: Punch the dough from the bowl.
Step 9: Roll the dough out onto the lightly floured cutting board into about ¼ inch thick.
Step 10: Cut out mickey mouse shapes of dough and allow to rest for 10 minutes before frying.
Step 11: Fry the dough until they are light and fluffy.
Step 12: Place the beignets onto a paper towel.
Step 13: Dust with powdered sugar.
Step 14: Enjoy your Mickey Mouse beignets for everyone to enjoy.
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Mickey Mouse Beignets
Ingredients
- ¾ C lukewarm water
- 1- .25 oz packet active dry yeast
- ½ C evaporated milk
- ⅓ C sugar
- Pinch of kosher salt
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 4 C flour
- 3 tbsp butter, melted
- Canola oil for frying
- 1 Mickey Mouse Cookie Cutter
- Powdered sugar for dusting
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Instructions
- In a bowl or stand mixer, you will add your lukewarm water and yeast and let sit for 5 minutes to allow the yeast to dissolve. Let it sit and watch for it to bubble up to show the yeast is active.
- In a medium bowl, lightly whisk evaporated milk, sugar, salt, egg and vanilla until lightly combined. Then add it to the yeast mixture.
- Mix in 2 cups of flour and mix with a dough mixer for 2 minutes.
- Add in the melted butter and mix until dough is sticky and smooth.
- Mix in the remaining flour to make a soft dough.
- Place the dough onto a lightly floured cutting board and knead the dough for 2 minutes.
- Place the dough into a greased bowl and cover loosely with a clean kitchen towel and allow the beignet dough to rise for around 2 hours or it doubles in size.
- Punch the dough from the bowl
- Roll the dough onto the lightly floured cutting board into about ¼ inch thick
- Cut out mickey mouse shapes of dough and allow to rest for 10 minutes before frying
- Fry the dough until they are light and fluffy
- Place onto a paper towel
- Dust with powdered sugar
- Enjoy your Mickey Mouse beignets for everyone to enjoy.
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