Easy Delicious Desserts: Indulgent Beignets for Sweet Cravings
Deliciously fluffy beignets that are perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 beignets 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon instant yeast
- 2/3 cup warm milk
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the flour, sugar, salt, and yeast.
- In another bowl, combine the warm milk, egg, and melted butter.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough for about 5 minutes until smooth.
- Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
- Roll out the dough and cut into squares.
- Heat oil in a deep fryer and fry the beignets until golden brown.
- Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- For an extra touch, serve with chocolate or fruit dipping sauce.
- Beignets are best served fresh.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 beignet
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: easy Delicious Desserts, Beignets, Sweet Recipes