Sweet Cornmeal Beignets With Spicy Honey Butter Recipe

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Sweet Cornmeal Beignets With Spicy Honey Butter
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Ingredients
15
Count
Nutrition
893
Calories
Total time
130
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 the old fashioned way, by hand). Allow mixture to sit until frothy, about 5 minutes; add the salt, egg, and evaporated milk. Mix on low speed, then add the cornbread mix and half of the flour until it starts to come together; add the shortening. When the shortening is incorporated start adding the remaining flour, a little at a time until most of it is incorporated.
  2. Sprinkle remaining flour onto a surface and turn the dough out, kneading until the dough is no longer sticky. Place the dough into a large oiled bowl, loosely cover and allow to rise in a warm place until doubled in bulk or about one hour.
  3. While the dough rises, make the honey butter by whipping together the softened butter, honey, cinnamon and cayenne pepper until blended. Set aside until ready to serve.
  4. 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 thick. With a very sharp knife cut or pizza cutter, cut dough into 2 diamonds shapes. Place the beignets on a floured baking sheet to let rise about 40 minutes in a warm place.
  5. Meanwhile, heat 2-3 inches of vegetable oil in a large heavy bottomed saucepan or Dutch Oven (can use a deep fryer) to 350-360 degrees. Place 4-5 beignets into the hot oil at a time, being careful not to smash or deflate them. When they are golden brown, flip them over and cook second side. Remove to paper towel lined plates to drain. Serve hot topped with powdered sugar. Makes about 2 dozen.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 892.93 Kcal (3739 kJ)
Calories from fat 393.7 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 43.74g 67%
Cholesterol 89.29mg 30%
Sodium 456.85mg 19%
Potassium 826.29mg 18%
Total Carbs 113.22g 38%
Sugars 17.59g 70%
Dietary Fiber 6.86g 27%
Protein 12.06g 24%
Vitamin C 6.4mg 11%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 9%
Iron 2mg 11%
Calcium 92.5mg 9%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 328.78 Kcal (1377 kJ)
Calories from fat 144.97 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16.11g 67%
Cholesterol 32.88mg 30%
Sodium 168.22mg 19%
Potassium 304.25mg 18%
Total Carbs 41.69g 38%
Sugars 6.48g 70%
Dietary Fiber 2.53g 27%
Protein 4.44g 24%
Vitamin C 2.3mg 11%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 9%
Iron 0.7mg 11%
Calcium 34.1mg 9%

* 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 20.7
    Points
  • 24
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • good source of fiber

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