Where to get Beignets in Anaheim {Recipe}

Celebrate Mardi Gras with a New Orleans tradition, a sugar-sprinkled French donut. Made famous by Cafe du Monde in New Orleans, the delightful treat is available here in Anaheim. To make sure you’re hooked up at all times, I’ve also got a yummy beignet recipe you can make at home.

I was 13 when my brother got married in New Orleans. With my gigantic family, we explored his city visiting everything from gorgeous churches to alligator swamps. I bought a voodoo doll to prepare myself for high school (totally kidding, but I’ve always like less than traditional souvenirs).

So many amazing destinations…including Cafe du Monde. It’s there under the green and white striped awnings that you can order cafe’ au lait with the most scrumptious squares of fried dough sprinkled with powdered sugar.

Beignets are heaven. But, unfortunately, the Cafe du Monde beignets are also far away. Rest assured, you can find beignets here in Anaheim.

Where to Get Beignets in Anaheim

Disneyland Resort

Mint Julep Bar

Head to New Oreleans Square where the Mint Julep Bar is tucked away by the train station. The quick service restaurant offers Mickey-shaped beignets lightly dusted with pixie dust/powdered sugar in servings of 3 or 6. Seasonal flavors are offered, too. Pair your snack with a non-alcoholic mint juleps with a hint of lime.

Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen Express

Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen in the Downtown Disney District brings Cajun-Creole cuisine to area outside of the resort. Grab an order of beignets to go before heading into the parks or for enjoying al freso while listening to live music. Order traditional beignets or as French Toast dippers, beignet sticks with cinammon-powdered sugar and maple syrup.

The Chippy Fish & Grill

The Anaheim Packing House is filled with foodie finds. The Chippy’s menu is filled with fish & chips in single servings and group meals. End your meal with delightful beingets before strolling the two-story food hall.

Totally obsessed with beignets and want to make them at home? It’s easier than you think!

New Orleans Beignets Recipe

Ingredients

Makes approximately 40 donuts

• 1 packet active dry yeast 
• 1 ½ cups warm water (105° to 115°), divided 
• 8 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 cup evaporated milk
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 teaspoon salt 
• 7 cups bread flour 
• 4 tablespoons vegetable shortening 
• Vegetable oil, for frying 
• Sifted powdered sugar, for coating

Instructions

1. In a stand mixer bowl, stir together ½ cup water, sugar, and yeast. Allow the yeast to bloom for 5 minutes.
2. Add the evaporated milk, eggs, and salt to the yeast mixture and beat just until combined.
3. In a large measuring cup, stir vegetable shortening into the remaining warm water. Mix into yeast mixture.
4. Add 4 cups bread flour to mixing bowl and blend until smooth. Slowly add remaining bread flour.
5. Transfer dough to an oiled bowl, turning the dough to oil all sides. Cover with plastic wrap.
6. The dough can be refrigerated for up to 24 hours or allowed to rise in a warm, draft-free location until it doubles in size.
7. Heat vegetable oil in a fryer or dutch oven until 360 degrees.
8. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently shape into a rectangle. Roll the dough to ¼ inch thickness.
9. With a sharp knife or pizza cutter, cut the dough into about 40 rectangular pieces.
10. Fry the beignets in small batches about 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until golden. Remove and drain on paper toweling. 
11. Before serving, sprinkle heavily with powdered sugar.

See how easy it is to make your own beignets!

Making beignets at home is a fun way to celebrate Mardi Gras or enjoy a New Orleans-themed treat. Whether you grab them around Anaheim or make them yourself, make sure there’s plenty of powdered sugar!

Where are my beignet lovers at? If you aren’t one already, you will be after trying this recipe!