Beignets Recipe

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Ingredients:

  • 1 (1/4-oz) envelope active dry yeast
  • 3 tbsp warm water (100o to 110o)
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup shortening
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 1/2 to 3 quarts vegetable oil

Directions:

  1. Combine yeast and 3 tablespoons warm water in a large bowl; let mixture stand 5 minutes.
  2. Heat milk in a small saucepan over medium heat (do not boil). Stir in sugar, shortening, and salt. Cool to lukewarm (100° to 110°).
  3. Add milk mixture, egg, and 2 cups flour to yeast mixture, stirring well. Gradually stir in enough remaining flour to make a soft dough.
  4. Turn dough out onto a floured surface; knead 8 to 10 minutes or until dough is smooth and elastic. Place in a well-greased bowl, turning to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place (85°), free from drafts, 1 hour or until doubled in bulk.
  5. Punch dough down, and turn it out onto a floured surface. Roll dough into a 12- x 10-inch rectangle; cut into 2-inch squares. Place on a floured surface; cover and let rise in a warm place (85°), free from drafts, 30 minutes or until doubled in bulk.
  6. Pour oil to a depth of 2 to 3 inches into a Dutch oven; heat to 375°. Fry beignets, in batches, 1 minute on each side or until golden. Drain on paper towels; sprinkle with powdered sugar while still hot.
  7. Note: To make ahead, turn dough out onto a floured surface; knead 8 to 10 minutes or until smooth and elastic. Place in a well-greased bowl, turning to grease top. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Punch dough down and follow directions above.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 12324.6 Kcal (51601 kJ)
Calories from fat 12020.06 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1335.56g 2055%
Cholesterol 94.84mg 32%
Sodium 1248.55mg 52%
Potassium 514.36mg 11%
Total Carbs 168.16g 56%
Sugars 19.29g 77%
Dietary Fiber 9.45g 38%
Protein 30.43g 61%
Iron 2.7mg 15%
Calcium 161.6mg 16%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 729.78 Kcal (3055 kJ)
Calories from fat 711.75 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 79.08g 2055%
Cholesterol 5.62mg 32%
Sodium 73.93mg 52%
Potassium 30.46mg 11%
Total Carbs 9.96g 56%
Sugars 1.14g 77%
Dietary Fiber 0.56g 38%
Protein 1.8g 61%
Iron 0.2mg 15%
Calcium 9.6mg 16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 357
    Points
  • 364
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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