The Perfect Beignet Donuts At Home (2 Ways)

We went to New Orleans to try traditional beignets, and came back figure out how to make them the best.
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[@Shuttuko]

I was in NOLA last October and I've found that the people there were some of the nicest people around and the food was beyond amazing. For those planning to go, my piece of advice is to explore outside the French Quarter. Go find local dives for just as amazing food without the tourist trap prices.

[@Jen-Chapin]

NOLA has the best food!

[@hydrokhlorothiazide]

my gf and i went around that time too and actually got the praline beignets at lorettas in the french market :)

[@alexmanning9961]

Yep. This here. I'm from Louisiana. Some of the best places to eat are not in the French quarter.

[@carbbbbmolina]

Another local here. Avoid the French quarter as a tourist. The real culture and food is there but you’ll really find something memorable other places. Plz avoid Bourbon st lol

[@hughmungus7979]

Yeah... Who knew everyone was nice in the service industry in NOLA. NOLA is a dump

[@KeithShelley1]

I just learned the hard way back in October that if you sit at Cafe Du Monde and get table service, you get fresh beinets, which are a different beast than the walk-up window ones (highly disappointing).

[@themagicknightress7132]

That’s what my friends and I did! They were amazing

[@radicol]

This was a godsend, because I’m 24 hours away from going to NOLA for the first time. Obviously I’ve heard of Cafe du Monde, but after watching this I am demanding that we go to Loretta’s…love supporting Black businesses, and that crab beignet looked bussing. Thanks Josh!

[@tylerwilliams2303]

Other black businesses to support in NOLA: Willie Mae’s, Morrow’s and Ne-yow’s to name a few. These don’t disappoint! Enjoy!

[@SnailHatan]

I love supporting white businesses. See how dumb that sounds?

[@rahrahcamel]

The savory version you made is very similar to something we make down the bayou called a pistolette. It's basically the fried dough in more of a roll shape, and it's filled like a donut afterwards with crab and cheese or a thick crawfish etouffee filling. So good.

[@JoSeeFuss]

Another adaption to Spanish cooking. See, there's much to be learned from the Spanish culture. Even the French creole adapted it to their areas.

[@lockandbone6784]

I'm otw, fire the grill.

[@joebofa3808]

@@jdavis37378 what does that have to do with what this guy said? how do you know thats true even?

[@StrawGary]

@@jdavis37378 what a 3head comment

[@luckystar8587]

Think this is defo worth a try,will be trying to make at the weekend.

[@Cooked-with-Love]

Ever since I saw the movie 'Chef', I have always wanted to go to Cafe du Monde (irrespective of how they taste), and now Loretta's is also now on my list.. I still haven't gone there, some day for sure, but I now have a good beignet thanks to you! 🖤🖤

[@arunkumarmanimozhian8228]

Yo Josh please do halal guys platter

[@brandonmichael2633]

Chef is an amazing movie

[@alishajames7431]

Watch the Netflix show chef. They go through all the recipes.

[@bg710]

cafe beignet down the street from du monde is better, plus they have alcohol, other food besides beignets and sometimes live music. oh and its inside seating so if the weather isnt nice its good to go inside

[@LNGops]

@@bg710 plus this line is way shorter… came here to say the same thing

[@terry5749]

Loved the Loretta segment! Can’t wait to make these!! 🥰

[@ftsjazzy6939]

I was literally crying at how wholesome it was and the beautiful history behind it

[@BakersTuts]

Tiana's dad would be so proud

[@insanebrain6685]

Facts

[@jaideedwards1030]

@@jdavis37378 where did you get this info?

[@jaideedwards1030]

@@jdavis37378 uh huh… Reddit… where’s that thread then?

[@fullmetal_3961]

@@jdavis37378 so in other words, you're full of shit. Nobody in their right mind would reveal how much an employer pays them, not to mention not on a fucking reddit thread.

[@amw-x-xix7312]

no cap 😂💯

[@murphybeats8695]

I love how perfectly well you documented our culture. I’m an hour away from New Orleans but the culture is state wide. You did us right papa🙏🏽

[@bosshog402]

I loved you going to Lorettas and talking with her niece, Inwould love to see you do that with your other favorite restaurants more!

[@midtwilightblue]

My first experience at Cafe du Monde….the wait lines for these was .insane. and it was so HhhhAhT outside They were kinda worth it but the powdered sugar was EVERYWHERE! If you breathed mid-bite, your esophagus would be filled with grit and laughing about it made it harder to breathe 💀

[@johnbarry6637]

As someone who lived in NoLa, the line is a tourist trap. There is no MD to seat you. You just sit at any empty table (even if its still dirty) and they clean it and serve you. The line are all tourist waiting to be seated until they see a native just walk by and sit.

[@HydratedOats]

@@jdavis37378 where did you get this info?

[@dylans9390]

@@jdavis37378 and how would you now this??? I mean that’s sucks if that true but it?

[@dcarter455]

The tastiest near death experience🤣😂🤣

[@jaymzOG]

Lmao this was my experience too, if you don't hold your breath when going in for a bite, the powdered sugar gets eeeeeverywhere.

[@silvyach]

“I think I’d rather have a pillow from prison” is my favourite Joshua Weissman quote ever

[@g4greed502]

"whiskeyyyy b b b buisnessss" is mine

[@Neros_Neckbeard]

Wait, you guys got pillows in prison?

[@VicramFilms]

@@jdavis37378 it’s a shame you keep commenting these fake statements

[@Erik-bt6jk]

@@jdavis37378 where did you get that from?

[@g4greed502]

@@jdavis37378 just like corporate employers, they dont have to work for him if the pay is bad

[@abdullatifzero]

We call this “Jubnyah” جبنية in Arabic and we add date’s syrup instead of powdered sugar. We usually make those in Ramadan which has started today!

[@NamesJohn21]

Couldn't find jubnyah on google or KZbin

[@coxse8368]

Happy Ramadan :)

[@maicajapanmoments]

I searched for arabuc donuts and it shows “lugaimat” donuts

[@abdullatifzero]

@@maicajapanmoments that is quite similar as well. Just a few differences between the two

[@cherylmarieantierthewoo]

Oh yum! The last time we went to New Orleans was a few years ago (pre-pandemic) and we discovered Loretta's! Since we didn't want to wait in line forever at Cafe du Monde, we started wandering and found Loretta's! I loved the beignets, but wow - the praline candy's won my heart! We bought some to eat on the way home, and some to take home, and - they didn't make it that far! Thanks for the memories - and the recipes! A fresh, hot beignets is the perfect starter for weekend! I just hope I can find the thing you said softens the dough here in Italy!

[@whatd0605]

7:17 Ik it's probably sacrilegious, but when my dad and I used to make beignets, we just got a large ziploc bag with powdered sugar and shook them around in it for a bit.

[@p3acemker760]

I just told my mom about this video and she showed me a mug she bought from "café du monde" back in the 90s. So beautiful. Greetings from Germany!

[@amandaflemmer6098]

Cafe beignet’s beignets we’re delicious when I last went. Hot, fluffy, light. I went to cafe du monde also and was disappointed. They were a lot denser than what I was expecting. Also cafe beignet has an iced mocha that is amazing

[@antoinettemiles5741]

OMG I didn't know Ms. Loretta passed! I loved meeting her when I visited NOLA. Props Josh for visiting and allowing her daughter to showcase her mom's legacy.

[@katiejones4495]

As someone born and raised in New Orleans I'm always kind of skeptical of ppl when they try to talk about our food but your beignets legitimately look delicious and I'm happy to see your love for the city and our culture

[@CSquare324]

These sound effects are A1 😂 the plop of the dough in the bowl was perfectly picked and timed!

[@superprincessgem1]

I’ve never seen a savory beignet before! Gotta try it now!

[@dianenom]

i didn’t know they were a thing either!! I’d love to try one of each

[@Housewarmin]

Im from New Orleans. Beignet's are delicious, but PLEASE do not wait in those long lines during peak season at Cafe Du Monde. There are other locations that sell just as good beignets. Also, R.I.P to Ms. Loretta, she passed away only a month ago.

[@Jen-Chapin]

There is literally nothing like a beignet from NOLA 🥰

[@sdl702]

Well actually there’s a place in San Francisco call Brenda‘s that makes a better beignet than New Orleans

[@rnymommy]

@@sdl702 lol that’s not what she said

[@JoSeeFuss]

Looks like NOLA borrowed some Spanish sopapilla desserts, shrunk them down, though put on It's own unique praline flavoring. Good job on adapting Spanish cooking

[@brownmjke3539]

beignets are kinda mid

[@callistoarmy5576]

Hello friends 🥰 Because I'm not famous like other singers that's why no one see my music videos. Pls see once and then decide ❤️..

[@Idk-cz9ms]

My favorite thing about Louisiana food is how easy it is to make and it’s usually pretty cheap I’ve lived here for years now and will never get tired of the food

[@omarcortes5754]

New Orleans food and music are amazing. Such a nice place.

[@robertstarnes6878]

Used to give culinary bike tours here in New Orleans before the pandemic. Born & raised here. We were free to change up the restaurants however we liked, but Loretta's was my most frequent stop. The food was always amazing, her beignets the apex form of the dish, and the woman herself one of the kindest, warmest, most genuine people it was pleasure to interact with.on a daily basis. I'm glad the family is carrying on the tradition. Miss Loretta will be sorely missed.

[@paprikamerah]

delicious thank you for sharing the recipe❤❤

[@destinybille2982]

you should come back for the beignet festival! its usually in october and there are tons of savory and sweet beignets to try from local restaurants

[@caipirinha_king1632]

Destiny, your comment here was worth me reading through all of the others!! I never knew about this beignet festival… Ill lookup which week it’s held and start my diet today!!

[@grant9247]

Woah I happen to be in NOLA right now for my first time. Went to Cafe du Monde yesterday, my girlfriend and I laughed cause we had the same exact experience. Denser than expected and enough powdered sugar to cover about 20 more beignets. We're trying out Loretta's tomorrow before we leave!

[@grant9247]

Yep, Loretta's slapped. Much, much better and lighter

[@crayolaaaa]

I made these from scratch a while ago! They turned out so good!

[@ArteysKitchen]

love these types of videos, more please!

[@nickyeverydaymeal]

Delicious recipe!!🤗thank you for sharing .❤👍👍

[@wendelljones513]

Great video! Love your energy. Gonna try this out.

[@CecilyPigeon]

I'm so homesick! CDM's beignets are definitely one of those things that 'used to be better', so I'm not surprised you were a bit underwhelmed. The savory crab beignet looks freaking amazing. At Jazz Fest and some places around town, you can get crawfish beignets that are banging.

[@SweeetAdeline]

Congrats on 6 mil subscribers!! Love your Cookbook, looking forward to #2

[@anthonyharris6620]

Joshua is so good at cooking, he could honestly go on Masterchef or British Baking Show and completely dominate.

[@Homesteading.with.Shelby]

I love the episodes when you travel! I’ll put Loretta’s on my list to try when I travel to New Orleans!

[@Austin101123]

6:21 goat sfx producer/editor you have

[@Kaboomboo]

I went to NOLA on my honeymoon back in 2016 and we stayed at the Place de Armes in the French Quarter. WHAT a great time. My goodness, the food was just the best I've ever had. I ate gumbo twice a day. And yes of course, we went to Cafe Du Monde.

[@angizeigto]

OMG thank you Josh for posting this recipe, been looking for beignets recipes and just in time on My Birthday too 🥰

[@nomadpticism]

We definitely need more like these videos !

[@palaceofwisdom9448]

Beignets are spectacular and I cannot understand why they're so hard to find in the midwest. They remind me of Greek lukumades but even better. In fact I love to drizzle honey on them for a similar flavor.

[@nikahopper2178]

This is so great, love the interview.

[@Adam1llion]

I need more of this content. Amazing video! Love the food, culture, and education. You are the whole package ;)

[@AndrewBrown-ei5tp]

I remember my first time in NOLA we were exploring around the French Quarter, and the last stop was at Cafe Du Monde. That beignet was really good, though it was really powdered down with sugar.

[@kristentejera7160]

Love this! Totally putting Loretta's on the list of places to visit!!!!!

[@chris00gcg]

Oh my wow I want this all right now

[@kriss1750]

I'm so happy to have found this amazing channel! I am well on my way to creating some of these wonderful recipes in my kitchen, for family and friends. Thank-you so much!!! Btw...I must get a copy of your cookbook to add to my collection! ☺😋

[@ZoeClaire]

These look incredible 🔥

[@meghannflair]

I'm so happy that you did this video!!!!

[@kaitlync4786]

Can't wait to visit New Orleans some day. The food looks amazing.

[@misoca748]

Love this kind of videos! More!

[@degen83]

My first bignet was at cafe du mond and they were delicious. Highly recommend.

[@tylerwilliams2303]

RIP Ms Loretta! Her’s are a must to try!

[@moloko927]

So happy to see 6 million subs, i have been here since 100k and have watched religiously love every video! Keep her goin

[@Baifelicia]

Having watched it, I am 💯% going to try my hand!

[@kayegivens539]

Just had a conversation last week with some friends at work about beignets. Your "party on wall Street in the bathroom" comment was really close to mine about the powdered sugar everywhere. Enjoyed the savory spin you put on them, too.

[@kingrhegan]

I'd love to see you make amagwinya. Something we local South Africans enjoy

[@kristycargile6917]

Thanks for the recommendation in New Orleans... can't wait to try next time I'm there! 🔥

[@SynisterGT]

I used to work at Cafe Du Monde, welcome to New Orleans! Hope you had a fun time!

[@kenbobble]

Looks awesome

[@johndeuel3439]

I am visiting NOLA now and as this video was posted the day before I left I took it as a sign I needed to go to Lorettas. Best beignets I've ever had (aside from homemade of course) I highly recommend a visit to Lorettas, heaven on a plate.

[@keniarosalesperez7426]

YESSSSSS THIS LOOKS AMAZINGGGG

[@tigerlover7359]

I’ll be going to NOLA for the first time this coming August. I’ll definitely be checking out Loretta’s.

[@zacherymelcher1410]

Josh, do more stuff like this 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@starryknight4388]

It gives me so much asmr to watch your videos. You’re so adorable lol

[@whome.773]

this makes me happy to see i have been to new orleans multiple times and i almost wish i was from there, their culture is on another level.

[@Thecomedian1243]

I appreciate you coming down here to try some authentic beignets. It’s cool to see my city in one of your vids :D

[@movingforwardLDTH]

Last time I was in NOLA was for Jazz Fest ... pre-kids but with my (now late) husband, so some time mid-1990s. If you love music, it is the place to go for (almost) everything (not just jazz)! The locals are the nicest people in the world! My husband & I had planned to go back in 2020 & then 2021, but, well, you know...

[@sophieg8522]

Just an idea: Polish Pączki (donuts). They are absolutely delicious. Don't be fooled by the imitation ones filled with lemon curd either. They are traditionally made with prune jam and topped a light sugar glaze. They may not sound like all that and a bag o' chips, but they really are special. Na zdrowie!

[@Joker-qr5se]

Oh God I so wanna see places like this

[@BluePoo52]

I literally was just in Nola and tried those from there!

[@commentori]

I made these yesterday! They are pretty good if ur a pastry person

[@TheMegan0813]

I wish you would’ve done a meet up there!!! I would’ve loved it!!

[@deeceleste8737]

I just bought your unapologetic cookbook at target last one on the shelf 🙌🏽🤓

[@churro5637]

I go to New Orleans every year! Love everything about it 😁ESPECIALLY the food😮‍💨

[@Auris-Music]

I go to cafe du monte a good bit, I even did a photo shoot there the other day but the praline beignets sound absolutely amazing, I need to head there.

[@morningivy9006]

Beignets, funnel cake, and zeppoles. Fried dough and powdered sugar work so well together!

[@thefiretailedweasel6206]

For those of y'all who are like me and are too broke or too lazy to make these from scratch, I've found that Pillsbury biscuit dough makes a lovely substitute. 👌🏽

[@pelosuelto70]

Ooh thanks for the tip! :D

[@ivylee42069]

Nuuuuu

[@big4jake112]

@@ivylee42069 it’s expensive and the dough is already done.

[@Leo-xw5zn]

You get no kiss from papa

[@hkylefoster]

That's the way my mom (born and raised in New Orleans) made them when I was growing up. They are 100% amazing.

[@famnord7212]

Incredible

[@MichaelSorrentino1]

I love the episodes where you go to the place and try the local foods

[@wizeacr867]

The shhhh..... With the dough had me rolling! Loved it

[@BlackCrystal4You]

I am just a the start of the video, but i wanna say, that i love the aspect of seeing american food culture together with a bit of where it comes from etc. as an european person. The first thing that i usually connect with american food is Burgers and overall unhealthy fast food, and i love the introduction of special foods and places in america, even tho i will never probably be able to come and eat them myself. So thank you for that!

[@ssweet0dreamss]

More travel or restaurant content like this pleaseeeee! Where you visit and then do your own take.

[@samwisegamgee2488]

love this.

[@morningivy9006]

Dreams do come true in New Orleans!

[@quinvertolli4504]

Need more of josh traveling!

[@recordman555]

In 2000, I worked for a brief stint at Irene's Cuisine in the French Quarter as a Sous Chef. Great experience!

[@FGTVE_ASSAULT]

I love love love Loretta, that place is awesome.

[@patrickmorley6833]

Just went to New Orleans for spring breaking got the same order, beneits and caffe au lait. No joke did exactly what josh did and burned the f*k out my mouth first sip, that coffee is brewed in the earth's mantle.

[@hungrydummies]

More recommendations of places to go please! Papa Kiss. Loved the BeignYAYs!

[@taytortwat]

Worked next to cafe du monde for quite a while. Great place to get a coffee and share a plate of beignets

[@mikeoxmaul837]

Thank you!

[@Podcast_x_mania]

Love ur content keep it up😁👍🏼

[@kitakhat]

I LOVE this channel ❤️ Just when I think YT is getting boring I find channels like this one. Definitely want to try to make these but they'll be sopapillas with cinnamon sugar and honey... same difference.

[@HeadlessChickenTO]

Had Cafe Du Monde, love it. Have only found 1 spot in Toronto that comes close, and I have yet to successfully recreate at home.

[@filthymcnasty2081]

I now want a beignet. Thanks for the video

[@shrimrondenny9189]

Kendrick 'I'm just exisiting' really got me. Amazing video i love when y'all do a bit of traveling.

[@HeavenDelights]

Seems delicious 😋

[@ktmmaster5295]

THE CRAB LOOKS SO GOOD!! 🤤

[@alyssadonnelly9526]

i found you through cody and noel and im glad i did. congrats on 6mil!!