Blueberry Beignets (Emeril Lagasse) Recipe

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Blueberry Beignets (Emeril Lagasse)
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  1. Preheat the fryer. In a mixing bowl, dissolve the yeast in the water, for about 2 to 3 minutes. Set the yeast aside in a warm, draft-free place for about 10 minutes, or until the yeast bubbles up and the mixture almost doubles in bulk. In a mixing bowl, combine the sugar, shortening, salt, and blueberries. Stir in the boiling water. Using a fork, lightly mash the blueberries against the side of the bowl. Cool the mixture to 110 degrees F. Stir in the cream, yeast mixture and egg. Add 2 cups of flour and blend well. Stir in the remaining flour, 1/4 cup at a time until the dough is smooth and not sticky. If the dough becomes to stiff to stir easily with a spoon, work in the flour with your fingers. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and pat the dough into a rectangle about 1-inch thick. Lightly dust the surface of the dough with flour. Roll out the rectangle to at least 25 inches long by 10 inches wide and about 1/4-inch thick. With a sharp knife, cut the dough into 10 five-inch square beignets and deep-fry them immediately. Fry the beignets, a couple at a time until golden brown and crispy on all sides, about 3 to 5 minutes. Remove the beignets from the oil and drain on a paper-lined plate. Sprinkle the beignets with powdered sugar and serve.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 506.76 Kcal (2122 kJ)
Calories from fat 172.06 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 19.12g 29%
Cholesterol 26.02mg 9%
Sodium 1627.1mg 68%
Potassium 172.24mg 4%
Total Carbs 74.73g 25%
Sugars 5.9g 24%
Dietary Fiber 8.24g 33%
Protein 9.79g 20%
Vitamin C 3mg 5%
Iron 4.4mg 24%
Calcium 209.3mg 21%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 296.67 Kcal (1242 kJ)
Calories from fat 100.73 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.19g 29%
Cholesterol 15.23mg 9%
Sodium 952.57mg 68%
Potassium 100.83mg 4%
Total Carbs 43.75g 25%
Sugars 3.45g 24%
Dietary Fiber 4.82g 33%
Protein 5.73g 20%
Vitamin C 1.8mg 5%
Iron 2.6mg 24%
Calcium 122.6mg 21%

* 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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Weightwatchers Points

  • 10.9
    Points
  • 13
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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