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New Orleans Beignets
A classic New Orleans recipe
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Additional Time
4 hrs
Total Time
5 hrs 15 mins
Servings: 36 beignets
Calories: 125 kcal
Course:
Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- ¼ ounce envelope active dry yeast (2¼ teaspoons)
- 1½ cups warm water 105° to 115°, divided
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 2 eggs lightly beaten
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup vegetable shortening
- 6½ to 7 cups bread flour
- vegetable oil for frying
- powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Combine the yeast, ½ cup warm water, and 1 teaspoon granulated sugar in the bowl of a heavy-duty stand mixer; let stand 5 minutes. Add milk, eggs, salt, and remaining granulated sugar.
- Microwave remaining 1 cup water until hot (about 115°); stir in shortening until melted. Add to yeast mixture. Using the paddle attachment, beat at low speed, gradually adding 4 cups flour, until smooth. Switch to a dough hook and gradually add remaining 2½ to 3 cups flour, beating until a sticky dough forms. Transfer to a lightly greased bowl; turn to grease top. Cover and chill 4 to 24 hours.
- When you're ready to fry the beignets, turn the dough out onto a floured surface; roll to ¼-inch thickness. Cut into 2½-inch squares.
- Pour oil to depth of 2 to 3 inches into a Dutch oven; heat to 360°. Fry dough, in batches, 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on a wire rack. Dust immediately with powdered sugar.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
125kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
20g
(7%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
11mg
(4%)
Sodium
76mg
(3%)
Potassium
49mg
(1%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
30IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
0.2mg
(0%)
Calcium
24mg
(2%)
Iron
0.3mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 36beignets
Amount Per Serving
Calories 125
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 125kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 11mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 76mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 49mg | 1% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| 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.