Beignet Recipe
About this recipe
Beignet is a French cakes & baking recipe that takes about 45 min from start to finish and serves 10. It calls for 10 ingredients across 7 steps, and is rated medium. A serving works out at around 283 kcal with roughly 5 g of protein. Filed under lacto ovo vegetarian, vegetarian, brunch and make-ahead.
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Method
7 steps · 45 min- 01
Cream Shortening and Sugar
In a large bowl, cream the shortening, sugar, and salt together until the mixture is light and fluffy. - 02
Add Liquids
Pour in the water and evaporated milk, mixing until just combined. - 03
Activate Yeast and Egg
In a separate small bowl, mix the yeast into the warm water. Add the beaten eggs to the yeast mixture and stir well. - 04
Incorporate Flour
Add 3 1/2 cups of the flour to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined. Gradually add the remaining flour, mixing until a soft dough forms. - 05
Chill the Dough
Lightly grease a large bowl or pan, then transfer the dough to it. Cover the pan and refrigerate the dough until it is well cooled and firm, which makes it much easier to handle. - 06
Roll and Fry
On a lightly floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to about 1/4 inch thick. Cut the dough into squares, then carefully lower them into hot oil. Fry them until they puff up and turn a uniform golden brown on all sides, flipping once if needed. - 07
Dust with Powdered Sugar
Once fried, transfer the beignets to a wire rack to drain any excess oil. While still warm, generously sprinkle them with powdered sugar before serving.
Nutrition
| Nutrient | Amount per serving | Share of reference intake |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 283kcal | 14% |
| Fat | 14g | 20% |
| Carbohydrate | 36g | 14% |
| of which sugars | 32g | 36% |
| Fibre | 1g | 3% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Sodium | 59mg | 2% |
Reference intake of an average adult (8400 kJ / 2000 kcal). Fibre is measured against the 30g daily recommendation, which has no statutory reference intake. Figures are an estimate calculated from the ingredient list.
Allergens
Auto-detected| Allergen | Status |
|---|---|
| Gluten | Contains |
| Eggs | Contains |
| Milk | Contains |
| Soya | May contain |
| Sulphites | May contain |
| Crustaceans | Free from |
| Fish | Free from |
| Peanuts | Free from |
| Tree nuts | Free from |
| Celery | Free from |
| Mustard | Free from |
| Sesame | Free from |
| Lupin | Free from |
| Molluscs | Free from |
May contain means it depends on the brand you buy — check the label on the product itself.
Allergen information is derived automatically from the ingredient list and is a guide, not a guarantee. Always check the packaging of the products you cook with.
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