Beignets
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4.4
Beignets
Description
This Beignets recipe begins by combining boiling water, butter, sugar, and salt to form a hot liquid base. Flour is added and cooked into a dough that pulls away from the pan, creating a firm paste. After cooling, eggs are incorporated one at a time to build a smooth batter, characteristic of choux pastry.
The batter is chilled and then shaped into small balls. These are fried in moderately hot oil, causing them to puff significantly and brown evenly to a crisp exterior. Frequent turning during frying ensures uniform cooking and puffiness.
Finished beignets are dusted lightly with powdered sugar to enhance their light sweetness. They are typically served immediately to preserve their airy texture and warmth.
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 4 oz. (125g) butter stick, cut into pieces, unsalted
- 1 pinch salt
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 large egg
- neutral cooking oil for frying, generic cooking oil
- 1 teaspoon powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Place water, butter, sugar, and salt in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir until the butter is melted and the mixture comes to a boil. Then, reduce the heat to medium.
- Add the flour to the mixture and stir to combine well with the butter mixture. Continue to stir and cook until the dough pulls away from the sides and starts to form a ball, about 1 minute. Let it cool for 5 minutes.
- Using a hand mixer or stand mixer, beat the dough with the eggs, starting with one egg until it is completely incorporated. Add the remaining eggs one at a time. Chill the dough in the refrigerator for one hour.
- After chilling, shape the dough into small balls using a teaspoon or a 1/2 tablespoon. Arrange the dough balls on a plate lined with parchment paper.
- Heat 2-3 inches (5 cm to 7 cm) of oil in a frying pan over medium-low heat. Once the oil is fully heated, drop the dough balls in batches and fry them. Keep turning the dough balls to ensure they brown evenly and puff up considerably.
- The beignets are ready when they begin to form a seam, indicating that they are bursting. Use a strainer to transfer them out and drain on paper towels. Sprinkle generously with powdered sugar and serve warm.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 20people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 89 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 89kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Cholesterol | 49mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 22mg | 1% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.4
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