New Orleans Style Beignet Recipe

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New Orleans Style Beignet Recipe
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Ingredients
10
Count
Nutrition
293
Calories
Total time
20
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Combine the Yeast, Water, and Sugar in the work bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook (You could also make this in a food processor, or the old fashioned way, by hand).
  2. Let this sit until frothy, about 5 minutes, then add the Salt, Egg, and Evaporated Milk.
  3. Mix on low speed, then add half of the flour until it starts to come together, then add the shortening.
  4. When the shortening is incorporated start adding the remaining flour, a little at a time until most of it is incorporated.
  5. At this time I always turn the dough onto a floured bench to finish by hand, just like when I make bread; it's a touch thing.
  6. Knead the dough adding just enough flour as necessary to make a non-sticky, smooth dough.
  7. Place the dough into a large oiled bowl, loosely cover and let rise (I made mine last night and let it rise overnight in the refrigerator).
  8. After the dough has doubled in bulk, punch it down and turn it onto a floured surface and roll out into a rectangle that is about 1/2-inch thick.
  9. With a very sharp knife working at a diagonal to the rectangle, cut into 2-inch wide strips.
  10. Now cut into diamond shapes by making diagonal cuts in the opposite direction.
  11. Place the Beignets on a floured baking sheet to let rise about 40 minutes in a warm place (I place them in a barely warm oven).
  12. When the Beignets have risen, heat 2-3 inches of vegetable oil in a large saucepan to 350-360 degrees.
  13. Place 2-3 Beignets into the hot oil at a time, being careful not to smash or deflate them.
  14. When they are golden brown, flip them over until golden brown on the other side (They go pretty quickly so start checking them right after they go into the oil).
  15. Remove to paper towel lined plates to drain.
  16. Serve hot topped with plenty of powdered sugar (because the dough doesn't contain much sugar, you will want a lot!).
  17. Best served with Cafe au Lait. Enjoy!
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 293.12 Kcal (1227 kJ)
Calories from fat 52.28 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.81g 9%
Cholesterol 25.03mg 8%
Sodium 172.13mg 7%
Potassium 128.09mg 3%
Total Carbs 51.5g 17%
Sugars 6.25g 25%
Dietary Fiber 2.04g 8%
Protein 7.99g 16%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 1%
Iron 0.7mg 4%
Calcium 55.4mg 6%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 263.14 Kcal (1102 kJ)
Calories from fat 46.93 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.21g 9%
Cholesterol 22.47mg 8%
Sodium 154.52mg 7%
Potassium 114.99mg 3%
Total Carbs 46.23g 17%
Sugars 5.61g 25%
Dietary Fiber 1.83g 8%
Protein 7.17g 16%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 1%
Iron 0.6mg 4%
Calcium 49.8mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 5.9
    Points
  • 8
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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