Bourbon street beignets
A classic New Orleans treat, Bourbon Street Beignets are fried dough pastries dusted with powdered sugar. This recipe provides a good source of iron and calcium, making it a delicious and indulgent snack option. Perfect for Mardi Gras celebrations or brunch gatherings, these beignets are sure to impress your guests.
Ingredients
US
free range eggs
1
flour
4.5 cups
cream
0.5 cup
oil
60 servings
powdered sugar
60 servings
salt
0.5 tsps
shortening
2 Tbsps
sugar
2 Tbsps
water
0.5 cup
yeast
1 pkg
Method
- Dissolve yeast in warm water according to package instructions; set aside.
- Place sugar, shortening, salt and hot water in bowl. Stir until shortening is melted and sugar is dissolved; cool to lukewarm.
- Add cream, egg, 3 cups flour and yeast to sugar-shortening mixture. Attach bowl and dough hook. Turn to speed "2" and mix 2 minutes.
- Add remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, until dough clings to hook and cleans sides of bowl, about 5 minutes longer.
- Place dough on lightly floured board and roll into a 10x24 inch rectangle. Using a sharp knife, cut dough into 2-inch squares. In large heavy saucepan or deep fat fryer, heat oil to 360 degrees. Fry doughnuts, turning to brown on both sides, about 3 minutes.
- Drain on absorbent towels and sprinkle with powdered sugar.
Nutrition:
103 kcal
Carbs
15 g
Fat
4 g
Protein
1 g
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