Tiana's Beignet Recipe from The Princess and The Frog - Life is a Party (2024)

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Princess Tiana’s Beignet Recipe The Princess and the Frog: Make this easy dough in a stand mixer or bread machine.Tiana's Beignet Recipe from The Princess and The Frog - Life is a Party (1)

We couldn’t put together aThe Princess and The Frog themed dinner and movie nightwithout making some beignets!They’re so good, and pretty easy to put together.We made our dough in the bread maker, so it did all the hard work for us. You can also make the dough in a stand mixer, or by hand if you prefer.

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You will love these donuts.They’re traditionally served for breakfast or a snack in New Orleans where they come from, and none are more famous than the ones from cafe du monde in New Orleans Square.They’re the official doughnut of Louisiana. They were originally brought to New Orleans by French settlers. These best sellers, donuts and coffee, are so popular that they even offer overnight delivery of at home mixes, and international delivery of them! French colonists love beignets, and now so does everyone else who tries them!

We first tried beignets at Walt Disney World. We loved them! If you’re a Disney fan or annual passholders, you have to try them there too. But with our traditional recipe, you can also enjoy them at home!

We made our beignets as a dessert for our party.You canread all about our Disney’s The Princess and The Frog dinner and movie night here.We had so much fun making a themed dinner to enjoy while we watched the Disney movie.There’s nothing better than a great movie and a themed dinner to go with it. In the movie, Tiana is dreaming of opening her own restaurant -Tiana’s Place, and serving her famous beignets. They’re one of Tiana’s specialties.

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If you’re a donut lover -and who doesn’t love a good donut, especially a freshly made one?you will love these.They’re traditionally served covered in powdered sugar, and that’s how we served ours.But if you’re not opposed to breaking with tradition, try dipping these in a little jam, or Nutella for a fun addition.

We also love that all the ingredients are easy to find at grocery stores, and that you can make the dough for these so easily in the bread machine. We love easy recipes, and if you’re trying beignet recipes for the first time, this one is perfect. Make your own little café du monde at home with a plate of beignets fresh from your own kitchen.

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Yield: 24

Tiana's Beignets Recipe from The Princess and The Frog

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Prep Time20 minutes

Cook Time20 minutes

Additional Time4 hours

Total Time4 hours 40 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 cup warm water
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1/2 cup evaporated milk
  • 4 cups all purpose flour
  • 3 tsp instant active dry yeast
  • oil for frying
  • powdered sugar

Instructions

    1. In a bread machine layer in the water, sugar, salt, egg, butter and evaporated milk in order and without stirring. Next layer in the 4 cups of the flour, and lastly the yeast. Set your bread maker to the dough setting and push start.
    2. If you're making the dough in a stand mixer, attach the dough hook and add the water, sugar, salt, egg, butter, evaporated milk, flour and yeast in the large bowl of the mixer and combine until smooth.
      Place the finished dough in a well oiled bowl and cover tightly with plastic wrap. Place in the fridge for 3-4 hours to chill.
      To form the donuts, roll the dough on a floured work surface to around a 1/2 inch thickness. Use a knife or pizza cutter to cut out 3 inch dough squares.
    3. Heat several inches of vegetable oil in a deep fryer to 364 degrees F. Fry several beignets at a time in the hot oil until they are golden brown on each side, using tongs or a slotted spoon to flip them over.
    4. Drain the fried beignets on paper towels or a wire rack, and then coat them in powdered sugar. Serve fresh, best eaten on the day they're made.
    5. Keep any extra un-fried dough for Tiana’s beignets in the fridge for up to a week.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

24

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving:Calories: 129Total Fat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 66mgCarbohydrates: 24gFiber: 1gSugar: 8gProtein: 3g

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We fried half or so of these for our movie viewing night and saved the other un-fried beignet dough in the fridge for the next day.This dough keeps really well, for up to a week.What a treat to look forward to.

If you love all things Disney and want to try some traditional beignets made by your favorite Disney’s princess Tatiana, then this easy recipe is perfect.

With Princess Tiana’s beignet recipe, life really is a party!

This recipe was part of ourThe Princess and The Frog themed Disney Princess Dinner and Movie Night -check out all the details about the whole party here.

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FAQs

What does Tiana make for Lottie's party? ›

One of Tiana's specialties is her beignets recipe. Beignets are popularly served in New Orleans at breakfast or as a snack with powdered sugar on top.

Where can I buy Tiana's beignets at Disney World? ›

Probably the most talked about of these is “Tiana's Famous Beignets” available at the Golden Oak Outpost in Magic Kingdom's Frontierland.

What does Tiana make her family and neighbors for dinner? ›

Tiana stirs a pot of gumbo, to which she adds a bit of Tabasco sauce for extra flavor. Her father also tastes the gumbo and is very satisfied with its taste, so Tiana invites the neighbors over for gumbo, which they all enjoy.

What kind of food does Charlotte want Tiana to make for her party? ›

In order to convince her to marry Naveen, Charlotte's father, wealthy Eli "Big Daddy" La Bouff, hosts a masquerade ball in Naveen's honor, for which Charlotte hires Tiana to make beignets, paying her enough to buy a dilapidated mill to convert into her dream restaurant.

Who is the blonde girl in Tiana? ›

Charlotte "Lottie" La Bouff is a supporting character in Disney's 2009 animated feature film, The Princess and the Frog. She is a flamboyant southern belle, the daughter of Big Daddy La Bouff, and Tiana's lifelong best friend.

What does Naveen call Tiana? ›

The Princess and The Frog

Naveen calls Tiana a "strong armed princess" as she throws toys at him.

Did Tiana kiss a frog? ›

Clements described Baker's The Frog Princess as "a kind of fairy tale with a twist" because in it "the princess kissed the frog and instead of him turning into a prince she turned into a frog." Clements and Musker pitched the idea for the film to Walt Disney Animation Studios CEO John Lasseter "as a hand-drawn film ...

What did Tiana's dad tell her? ›

“I remember Daddy told me, fairy tales can come true. You got to make them happen, it all depends on you!” It's like what Tiana's dad says – wishing on a star can only take you so far, you've got to help the little guy out by putting in some hard work of your own. Your success in life depends on you, and you alone.

Does Disney still sell beignets? ›

Beignets or Beign-yays? Swing on by for coffee, beverages and tasty treats. You can enjoy specialty and Mickey-shaped beignets all year long!

Where can I buy Mickey Mouse beignets? ›

The one and only place to find the Mickey beignets at Disney World is at Walt Disney World's Port Orleans Resort French Quarter Resort. It's worth the trip over to this resort just to find these delectable pastries.

Is Tiana's mom a maid? ›

Tiana is Disney's first Black "princess." Her father died in WWI apparently (more on that later) and her mother is a domestic worker for a rich White family. Tiana dreams of opening a restaurant, and in her pursuit of this dream she gets turned into a frog.

What did Tiana's mom give to her when she was starting the restaurant? ›

After Tiana makes enough money to buy an old sugar mill for her restaurant, Eudora presents her daughter James's old gumbo pot as a gift to help her get started. The two embrace and comfort each other over James's death as he passed away long before he could see his dream coming true.

What work does Tiana make money? ›

Tiana is depicted as a hardworking waitress who dreams of opening her own restaurant. She finds her progress stalled when she transforms into a frog after desperately kissing a prince who has been turned into one by an evil witch doctor.

How does Tiana get the money to make the down payment on her restaurant? ›

Role in the film

She worked extremely hard and much to make sure she and her mother had enough money for living, as well as save for the restaurant. Being a highly independent woman, she never asked Daddy La Bouff for capital. She mostly saved up tips from her waitressing jobs for the restaurant.

What was Tiana's night job? ›

She works as a waitress at two local diners during the day and night. The desire to open the restaurant prevents Tiana from going out with her friends as she must work extra for more pay.

How does Tiana afford the restaurant? ›

Her openhanded generosity is what enables Tiana to afford the downpayment on the abandoned factory she wants to turn into a restaurant. Tiana is shown a few minutes prior saying, “… every little bit counts…” about the few coins she received as tips at her first job.

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