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Beignets
These soft, fluffy Beignets are pillows of fried dough that have been generously dusted with powdered sugar and inspired by the ones from Cafe Du Monde in New Orleans. Learning how to make beignets at home in your own kitchen is easier than you would think and they are every bit as delicious!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 17 mins
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 216 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup warm water about 105 to 110 degrees F
- 1/3 cup sugar divided
- 3 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 cup whole milk warmed
- 1/4 cup salted butter melted
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 1/2 to 4 cups all-purpose flour
- oil for frying
- powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Combine the warm water, about 2 tablespoons of the sugar, and yeast in a large bowl and let sit for 5-10 minutes until the yeast is foamy.
- Add the remaining sugar, milk, butter, salt, egg, and 2 cups of the flour, mixing until well-combined using the paddle attachment of a stand mixer. Add the remaining flour, kneading until it comes together into a soft dough, about 1-2 minutes.
- Transfer the dough to a lightly greased bowl, turning to coat, then cover with plastic wrap and let rise until doubled in size, or refrigerate overnight.
- Roll out onto a lightly floured surface until about 1/4-inch thick. Cut into 2"x3" rectangles using a pizza cutter.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat to 375 degrees F. Fry the beignets for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes, flipping partway through, until crispy and golden brown on the outside. You will need to work in batches with a few beignets at a time so as not to crowd the pan and drop the oil temperature too much.
- Transfer the cooked beignets to a baking sheet lined with a wire rack to drain as they finish. Dust with a generous coating of powdered sugar before serving warm.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
216kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
36g
(12%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
26mg
(9%)
Sodium
244mg
(10%)
Potassium
101mg
(3%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
171IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
33mg
(3%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 216
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 216kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 26mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 244mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 101mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 171IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.