These Mickey Beignets are so easy to make and so fluffy and perfect. They start with biscuit or pizza dough and they have only 3 ingredients. They are a Disney copycat recipe – pretend you’re on a Disney vacation and make these at home!
Semi-homemade Beignets
Disneyland beignets have always been a favorite of mine because they’re so delicious. Beignets are simply pieces of dough that are deep fried and dusted with powdered sugar. The Disney versions are shaped like Mickey Mouse and they have different flavors for each season (like chocolate or strawberry). I decided to make them at home so I could have them whenever I wanted!
This recipe is so easy to make because they are made from pizza dough or biscuit dough. I recommend using pizza dough because it’s a bit lighter than biscuit dough. Biscuit dough will yield a more doughnut-like consistency, where beignets are usually light and fluffy. Using pizza dough is a good middle ground. You only need 3 ingredients and a Mickey Mouse-shaped cutter!
Don’t like Disney? No problem – you can shape them however you want! Use a different cookie cutter or make them 3-inch squares like a traditional beignet.
Ingredients needed
- Pizza Dough: Or biscuit dough- whatever is easier for you.
- Vegetable Oil: This is the fry the beignets – canola oil can be used also.
- Powdered Sugar: This is to dust them with when they’re done.
How to make MICKEY SHAPED Beignets
- Add 2-3 inches of vegetable oil to a large heavy pot over medium-high heat. Heat oil to 350°F.
- While the oil is heating, slice or cut pizza dough into individual beignets (Mickey-shaping them with a Mickey Mouse cookie cutter).
- Fry beignets one or two at a time, flipping halfway through, until they’re golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
- Sprinkle with powdered sugar and eat warm. These are best eaten immediately.
Expert TipS
- Get a candy thermometer or instant read thermometer before you start. Make sure your oil is at the correct temperature and play with the heat on the burner so it stays there. Oil that is too cold will soak in to the dough, making it greasy. Oil that is too hot will cook the outside and leave the inside raw.
- Sprinkle with powdered sugar immediately and serve hot. These aren’t as good cold. Warm beignets are the best!
- Have your work area all ready: cut the beignets and line cookie sheets with paper towels for after they cook. Paper towels soak up extra oil.
- Use tongs or a slotted spoon to avoid burning yourself.
FAQs
I do not recommend freezing these. They’re best served fresh and warm.
EASY Beignets Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 tube Pillsbury regular crust pizza dough (or use biscuit dough)
- 24 ounces vegetable oil
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Using a 3-4 quart sauce pan, add oil so that it’s about 2” up the pan (about 24 ounces). Heat oil to 350°F.
- While the oil is heating, slice or cut pizza dough into desired shapes (using a knife or cookie cutters).
- Add the beignets, one at a time depending on size, and fry until they’re golden brown on each side, flipping halfway though cooking. Remove from oil with a slotted spoon and place on a cookie sheet lined with paper towels.
- Sprinkle with powdered sugar and eat warm. These are best eaten immediately.
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Recipe Notes
- Be sure to have all your ingredients ready to go once the oil heats.
- Use a slotted spoon or tongs to work around the oil – be careful not to burn yourself.
- These are best fresh and warm, don’t freeze or make them ahead.
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