French Quarter Beignets (Paula Deen) Recipe

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French Quarter Beignets (Paula Deen)
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Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 cups lukewarm water
  • 1 envelope active dry yeast
  • 1 1/4 tsp salt
  • 7 cups bread flour
  • 1/4 cup shortening
  • nonstick 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. Mix egg mixture to the yeast mixture. In a separate bowl, measure out the bread flour. Add 3 cups of the flour to the yeast mixture and stir to combine. Add the shortening and continue to stir while adding the remaining flour. Remove dough from the bowl, place onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth. Spray a large bowl with nonstick spray. Put dough into the bowl and cover with plastic wrap or a towel. Let rise in a warm place for at least 2 hours.
  3. Preheat oil in a deep-fryer to 350 degrees F.
  4. Add the confectioners' sugar to a paper or plastic bag and set aside.
  5. Roll the dough out to about 1/4-inch thickness and cut into 1-inch squares. Deep-fry, flipping constantly, until they become a golden color. After beignets are fried, drain them for a few seconds on paper towels, and then toss them into the bag of confectioners' sugar. Hold bag closed and shake to coat evenly.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 2516.69 Kcal (10537 kJ)
Calories from fat 299.9 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 33.32g 51%
Cholesterol 133.48mg 44%
Sodium 1109.96mg 46%
Potassium 643.19mg 14%
Total Carbs 512.97g 171%
Sugars 265.2g 1061%
Dietary Fiber 7.04g 28%
Protein 49.01g 98%
Vitamin C 1.7mg 3%
Iron 13.4mg 75%
Calcium 285.3mg 29%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 347.17 Kcal (1454 kJ)
Calories from fat 41.37 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.6g 51%
Cholesterol 18.41mg 44%
Sodium 153.12mg 46%
Potassium 88.73mg 14%
Total Carbs 70.76g 171%
Sugars 36.58g 1061%
Dietary Fiber 0.97g 28%
Protein 6.76g 98%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 3%
Iron 1.9mg 75%
Calcium 39.4mg 29%

* 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

  • 52.3
    Points
  • 68
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Sugar

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