haitian beignets (beignets de carnaval)

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
Peggy J Shabazz
Los Angeles, CA

These beignets remind me of Carnaval (Mardi-Gras) and good times. In Haiti during the Carnaval and Mardi Gras, families, relatives, and friends gather together to enjoy the festivities and this delectable casual dessert made with bananas.

(2 ratings)
yield 10 -15
prep time 30 Min
cook time 5 Min
method Deep Fry

Ingredients For haitian beignets (beignets de carnaval)

  • 1 c
    all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 tsp
    baking soda
  • 1 pinch
    ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp
    salt
  • 1 c
    mashed bananas (2 to 3 medium well ripened bananas)
  • 1/4 - 1/2 c
    whole milk
  • 2 Tbsp
    dark Haitian rum
  • 1/4 c
    granulated sugar
  • powdered sugar or granulated sugar, for dusting

How To Make haitian beignets (beignets de carnaval)

  • 1
    Mix flour with baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.
  • 2
    In a large bowl, mix mashed bananas with milk, rum, and granulated sugar until smooth.
  • 3
    Combine with flour mixture and stir until smooth.
  • 4
    Heat oil in a medium pan over medium-high heat setting.
  • 5
    Drop the batter by tablespoons in hot oil. Do not overload. Fry until golden on each side.
  • 6
    Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel. Dust with powdered sugar or toss in granulated sugar.

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