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Beignet Recipe
A classic beignet recipe is pillowy, New Orleans-style fried dough. Enjoy these sprinkled with powdered sugar or dipped in a sauce!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Rise Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 30 mins
Servings: 18
Calories: 147 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
French
Ingredients
- ¾ cup warm water 110–115°F
- 1 teaspoon Rapid Rise Yeast
- 1 egg lightly beaten
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons shortening
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 dash nutmeg
- 3¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 quart vegetable oil for frying
- ½ cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Place warm water in a small bowl. Sprinkle yeast on top and stir to dissolve. Allow yeast to activate (about 5 minutes).
- In a large mixing bowl or stand mixer, combine egg, cream, shortening, granulated sugar, salt, and nutmeg. Mix to combine.
- Pour in activated yeast and mix.
- Add flour to the mix. Use the dough hook attachment on a stand mixer and mix on medium speed until all ingredients are combined and the dough is smooth but still slightly sticky.
- Form a ball with the dough and place in a greased bowl. Cover and let rise for about 1 hour.
- Heat 3 inches of oil in a deep-sided, heavy pot over medium-high heat until oil reaches between 360 and 370°F.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough until it is ½ inch thick, making sure not to overwork the dough. Cut into 2½-inch squares.
- Working in batches, fry beignets in the hot oil until golden brown (1–2 minutes on each side).
- Use tongs to remove the beignets from the hot oil. Place on a paper towel–lined plate to drain.
- While beignets are still warm, dust them completely with powdered sugar. Serve immediately.
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Notes
- Make ahead of time. You can make the dough and store it, covered, in the refrigerator for up 3 days. Even though it is in the refrigerator, it will slowly rise. Let the dough come to room temperature before rolling and cutting.
- Keep warm. After frying, place beignets on a baking sheet in a 200-degree-F oven for up to 30 minutes before serving. Toppings: Serve with Caramel Dip or Chocolate Fudge Sauce.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1beignet
Calories
147kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
24g
(8%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
17mg
(6%)
Sodium
136mg
(6%)
Potassium
41mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
110IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
0.05mg
(0%)
Calcium
10mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 18Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 147
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1beignet | |
| Calories | 147kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 136mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 41mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 110IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.