Dessert
Beignets
2 h 30 minServes 12Nutri-Score D€
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2 h 30 min
2 h 30 minBeignets
what you need
Ingredients
all-purpose flourGrains400 g
warm water (lukewarm)Beverages240 ml
dry yeastPantry7 g
sugarPantry50 g
egg (beaten)Dairy1 piece
evaporated milkDairy120 ml
butter (melted)Dairy50 g
saltSpices5 g- vegetable oil (for deep frying)Pantry1 litre
- powdered sugar (for dusting)Pantry80 g
per serving
Nutrition
251kcal
- Carbs
- 33 g
- Proteins
- 5 g
- Fat
- 11 g
what you’ll use
Tools
Mixing bowl
Rolling pin
Stockpot
Slotted spoon
Kitchen thermometer
step by step
Method
- Step 1
Activate the yeast
- Sprinkle the yeast and a little of the sugar into the warm water.
- Let it sit until foamy.
- Step 2
Make the dough
- Combine the flour, remaining sugar and salt in a bowl.
- Add the yeast mixture, egg, evaporated milk and melted butter.
- Mix into a soft, slightly sticky dough.
- Step 3
Knead and let rise
- Knead the dough until smooth and elastic.
- Cover and let it rise until doubled in size.
- Step 4
Shape the beignets
- Roll the dough out on a floured surface.
- Cut into squares or rectangles.
- Step 5
Fry
- Heat the oil to about 175 °C.
- Fry the beignets in batches until golden and puffed, turning once.
- Drain on paper towels.
- Step 6
Dust and serve
- Generously dust the warm beignets with powdered sugar.
- Serve immediately.