Beignets (New Orleans Classic)

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4.5

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    25 mins

  • Additional Time

    1 hr

  • Total Time

    1 hr 40 mins

  • Servings

    40 beignets

  • Calories

    70 kcal

  • Cuisine

    French, American

Beignets (New Orleans Classic)

These beignets are made from a yeast dough enriched with butter and sugar, then fried to golden perfection. They're pillowy soft and will melt in your mouth!

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Ingredients

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  • 1 cup water about 110F, lukewarm
  • 1 tbsp active dry yeast
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 egg large
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup milk about 110F
  • 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 tbsp butter softened, unsalted
  • neutral cooking oil for frying, generic cooking oil
  • powdered sugar for coating, optional

Instructions

  1. Pour the warm water into a large bowl, then whisk in the yeast and sugar. Let the mixture rest for about 10 minutes until it begins to foam.
  2. Add in the eggs, salt, and milk. Whisk until well combined.
  3. Mix in the flour gradually with a spatula or on low speed with the Kitchen Aid stand mixer. Once the flour is all mixed in, add the softened butter.
  4. Knead the dough until it is elastic, for at least 10 minutes. Cover the bowl and let the dough rise in a warm place for about an hour, or until it doubles in size.
  5. Roll out the dough to 3/4 inch thickness. Cut the dough into small squares, about two inches by two inches in size.
  6. Preheat a deep frying pan with about four inches of oil until it reaches 350°F.
  7. Working in batches, fry the beignets on each side for 4-5 minutes or until they are golden brown. Let them rest on a paper towel to drain excess oil. Coat with powdered sugar (if desired) and enjoy!

Nutrition Information

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Calories 70kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 13g (4%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g (1%) Monounsaturated Fat 0.3g (2%) Trans Fat 0.04g (2%) Cholesterol 11mg (4%) Sodium 34mg (1%) Potassium 24mg (1%) Fiber 0.4g (2%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 43IU (1%) Calcium 8mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 40beignets

Amount Per Serving

Calories 70 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 70kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 13g 4%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g 1%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.3g 2%
Trans Fat 0.04g 2%
Cholesterol 11mg 4%
Sodium 34mg 1%
Potassium 24mg 1%
Fiber 0.4g 2%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 43IU 1%
Calcium 8mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

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

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