Beignets Recipe

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Ingredients:

  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 2 tbsp shortening
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup boiling water
  • 1/2 package dry yeast
  • 1/4 cup lukewarm water (105o to 115o)
  • 3 1/2 to 3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, divided

Directions:

  1. Place sugar, shortening, and salt in a large mixing bowl; add boiling water and milk, stirring well. Let cool to lukewarm (105° to 115°).
  2. Dissolve yeast in lukewarm water, stirring well. Let stand 5 minutes or until bubbly. Add dissolved yeast and egg to lukewarm milk mixture, stirring until well blended. Add 2 cups flour; beat well. Stir in enough remaining flour to make a soft dough. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
  3. Turn dough out onto a floured surface; roll to 1/8-inch thickness. Cut into 2-inch squares. Drop squares, a few at a time, into deep hot oil (375°). Fry until golden brown, turning once. Drain on paper towels.
  4. Place powdered sugar in a paper bag; place 2 to 3 beignets in bag, and shake well. Repeat procedure with remaining beignets; serve immediately.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 2308.44 Kcal (9665 kJ)
Calories from fat 412.23 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 45.8g 70%
Cholesterol 200.22mg 67%
Sodium 1391.06mg 58%
Potassium 1017.76mg 22%
Total Carbs 402.91g 134%
Sugars 30.77g 123%
Dietary Fiber 15.03g 60%
Protein 63.02g 126%
Vitamin C 2.5mg 4%
Iron 5.6mg 31%
Calcium 438.9mg 44%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 280.59 Kcal (1175 kJ)
Calories from fat 50.11 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.57g 70%
Cholesterol 24.34mg 67%
Sodium 169.09mg 58%
Potassium 123.71mg 22%
Total Carbs 48.97g 134%
Sugars 3.74g 123%
Dietary Fiber 1.83g 60%
Protein 7.66g 126%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 4%
Iron 0.7mg 31%
Calcium 53.4mg 44%

* 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

  • 49.2
    Points
  • 60
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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