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Beignets

Beignets are little squares of fried dough, tossed in powdered sugar. These make a great brunch!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Additional Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 30 mins
Servings: 36 beignets
Calories: 163 kcal
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: French

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups lukewarm water
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1 envelope 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 2 eggs lightly beaten
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
  • 1 cup evaporated milk
  • 7 cups bread flour
  • 1/4 cup shortening
  • nonstick spray
  • oil for deep-frying
  • 3 cups powdered sugar

Instructions

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  1. Mix the water, sugar, and yeast in the bowl of your stand mixer and let sit for 10 minutes.
  2. In another bowl, beat the eggs, salt and evaporated milk together. Add the egg mixture to the yeast mixture.
  3. Add 3 cups of flour to the yeast mixture and stir to combine. Add the shortening and continue to mix on low while adding the remaining flour. Increase the speed and knead dough until smooth.
  4. Put the dough into a greased bowl and cover with a towel. Let rise in a warm place for 2 hours.
  5. Pour about 3 inches of oil into a large skillet and heat over medium heat to 350 degrees.
  6. Add the powdered sugar to a paper bag or large bowl and set aside.
  7. Roll the dough out to about 1/4-inch thick and cut into 1-inch squares. Deep-fry, flipping the dough often, until they become a golden color.
  8. Remove from the oil and drain them for a few seconds in a paper towel lined dish.
  9. Toss the beignets into the bag or bowl of powdered sugar and toss to coat.
  10. Continue frying until all donuts are done.
  11. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Information

Serving 3beignets Calories 163kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 31g (10%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 2g (3%) Cholesterol 11mg (4%) Sodium 92mg (4%) Potassium 49mg (1%) Sugar 13g (26%) Vitamin A 30IU (1%) Vitamin C 0.2mg (0%) Calcium 24mg (2%) Iron 0.3mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 36beignets

Amount Per Serving

Calories 163

% Daily Value*

Serving 3beignets
Calories 163kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 31g 10%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 2g 3%
Cholesterol 11mg 4%
Sodium 92mg 4%
Potassium 49mg 1%
Sugar 13g 26%
Vitamin A 30IU 1%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Calcium 24mg 2%
Iron 0.3mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.