French Quarter Beignets (From Paula Deen) Recipe

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French Quarter Beignets (From Paula Deen)
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Ingredients
11
Count
Nutrition
212
Calories
Total time
135
Minutes
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Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 cups lukewarm water
  • 1 (1/4 oz) envelope active dry yeast
  • 1 1/4 tsp salt
  • 7 cups bread flour
  • 1/4 cup shortening
  • nonstick cooking spray
  • 3 cups confectioners' sugar

Directions:

  1. Mix water, sugar, and yeast in a large bowl and let sit for 10 minutes.
  2. In another bowl, beat the eggs, salt and evaporated milk together.
  3. Mix egg mixture to the yeast mixture.
  4. In a separate bowl, measure out the bread flour.
  5. Add 3 cups of the flour to the yeast mixture and stir to combine.
  6. Add the shortening and continue to stir while adding the remaining flour.
  7. Remove dough from the bowl, place onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth.
  8. Spray a large bowl with nonstick spray. Put dough into the bowl and cover with plastic wrap or a towel.
  9. Let rise in a warm place for at least 2 hours.
  10. Preheat oil in a deep-fryer to 350 degrees F.
  11. Add the confectioners' sugar to a paper or plastic bag and set aside.
  12. Roll the dough out to about 1/4-inch thickness and cut into 1-inch squares.
  13. Deep-fry, flipping constantly, until they become a golden color.
  14. After beignets are fried, drain them for a few seconds on paper towels, and then toss them into the bag of confectioners' sugar.
  15. Hold bag closed and shake to coat evenly.
  16. Serve warm with syrup, if desired.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 211.63 Kcal (886 kJ)
Calories from fat 25.41 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.82g 4%
Cholesterol 11.12mg 4%
Sodium 92.8mg 4%
Potassium 59.21mg 1%
Total Carbs 42.99g 14%
Sugars 22.1g 88%
Dietary Fiber 0.75g 3%
Protein 4.32g 9%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Iron 1.1mg 6%
Calcium 23.9mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 346.96 Kcal (1453 kJ)
Calories from fat 41.67 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.63g 4%
Cholesterol 18.24mg 4%
Sodium 152.13mg 4%
Potassium 97.07mg 1%
Total Carbs 70.48g 14%
Sugars 36.23g 88%
Dietary Fiber 1.22g 3%
Protein 7.08g 9%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Iron 1.9mg 6%
Calcium 39.3mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 4.3
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

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