Beignets
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Beignets
Description
Beignets are made by combining warm milk, yeast, sugar, salt, butter, egg, and flour into a dough that rises until doubled in size. The yeast helps create a light, fluffy interior after frying. The dough is rolled out, cut into squares, then fried in hot vegetable oil until golden on both sides. Finished beignets are dusted with a generous amount of powdered sugar. This frying method produces a crispy exterior that contrasts the tender middle of each piece.
The balanced sweetness from the powdered sugar complements the enriched dough made with butter and eggs. The use of instant yeast and warm milk ensures a consistent rise. Frying at around 350°F provides a quick cook time to achieve the golden color without absorbing too much oil. These beignets are typically enjoyed fresh while still warm for the best texture.
This recipe suits anyone interested in homemade classic fried pastries, especially as a special breakfast or dessert. The dough requires a resting time of about one hour to develop the right texture before frying.
Ingredients
- 1 cup milk warm
- 1 tablespoon instant dry yeast
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons butter softened, salted
- 1 egg
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 quarts vegetable oil
- 3 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine warm milk, yeast, sugar, salt, butter, and eggs. Add in flour. Use a dough hook and turn on to a low speed.
- As the flour starts to incorporate into the dough, increase the speed to medium. Add more flour as needed until the dough is soft and tacky, but not sticky.
- Transfer the dough to a lightly greased mixing bowl. Cover with a towel and let rise until double in size, about 1 hour.
- Pour enough vegetable oil into a pot to cover it with 2 inches of oil. Heat to 350 degrees F.
- Take dough and divide it into 2 even pieces, this will be easier to work with. Roll each piece out into an oblong shape.
- Using a pizza cutter or a knife, cut into about 16 pieces. Dust with flour and set aside, or place right into hot oil.
- Fry the beignets for about 90 seconds on each side, or until they achieve a deep golden color. Remove them from the oil and place them on a baking rack or paper towel lined baking sheet to let some of the oil drain off.
- Work in batches, frying only a few at a time to avoid crowding and to keep the oil temperature from dropping too much.
- Dust the beignets with confectioners' sugar while still warm, either by sprinkling the sugar over them or dipping them into a bowl full of confectioners' sugar.
- Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 32pieces
Amount Per Serving
Calories 106 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1piece | |
| Calories | 106kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Trans Fat | 0.04g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 9mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 86mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 28mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 53IU | 1% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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